HAM AND CHEESE RANCH PASTA

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To cut the fat in this makeover recipe, we reduced the amount of butter from 1/4 cup to 1 tablespoon, switched the cheese to a reduced-fate Mexican cheese blend and chose lean ham over regular. These changes cut the calories by nearly a third and reduced the fat, saturated fat cholesterol and sodium by more than half.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free milk
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a Dutch oven, melt butter; whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and seasonings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat; fold in sour cream until blended. Add ham and pasta; cook and stir until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in Mexican cheese blend until melted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Timothy Goss
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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it! It was a great way to get them to eat their vegetables. I would definitely recommend this recipe to any parent looking for a kid-friendly meal.


Iftikhar Ahmad Abdul Sattar
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This was a really good recipe! I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for, but it still turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy pasta dish.


David Hardi
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This was a great recipe! I used a different type of pasta than the recipe called for, but it still turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy pasta dish.


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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it! It was a great way to get them to eat their vegetables. I would definitely recommend this recipe to any parent looking for a kid-friendly meal.


Amukelani Chauke
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This was a really good recipe! I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for, but it still turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy pasta dish.


Ngudo Mafoho
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This was a great recipe! I used a different type of pasta than the recipe called for, but it still turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy pasta dish.


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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it! It was a great way to get them to eat their vegetables. I would definitely recommend this recipe to any parent looking for a kid-friendly meal.


Tadiwa Katsa
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This was a really good recipe! I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for, but it still turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy pasta dish.


Nyagah Francis
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This was a great recipe! I used a different type of pasta than the recipe called for, but it still turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy pasta dish.


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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it! It was a great way to get them to eat their vegetables. I would definitely recommend this recipe to any parent looking for a kid-friendly meal.


Krishna Kc
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This was a really good recipe! I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for, but it still turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy pasta dish.


Gm Shohan
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This was a great recipe! I used a different type of pasta than the recipe called for, but it still turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy pasta dish.


M yousaf M yousaf
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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it! It was a great way to get them to eat their vegetables. I would definitely recommend this recipe to any parent looking for a kid-friendly meal.


arman hossain
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This was a really good recipe! I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for, but it still turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy pasta dish.


VICTOR JR
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This was a great recipe! I used a different type of pasta than the recipe called for, but it still turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy pasta dish.


Charlotte Shope
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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it! It was a great way to get them to eat their vegetables. I would definitely recommend this recipe to any parent looking for a kid-friendly meal.


SP MAZHAR
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This was a really good recipe! I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for, but it still turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy pasta dish.


Puseletso Rewu
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Balsam Alhore
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The ham and cheese were a great combination, and the ranch dressing added a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


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