Best 10 Sunshine Ham And Pasta Recipes

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**Sunshine Ham and Pasta: A Delightful Fusion of Tangy, Savory, and Creamy Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey with Sunshine Ham and Pasta, a tantalizing dish that captivates the senses with its vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and harmonious blend of flavors. This delectable creation boasts a symphony of textures, from the tender and juicy ham to the al dente pasta coated in a luscious creamy sauce. The addition of tangy sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh herbs elevates the dish to a new level of sophistication. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking utensils, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will brighten your day like a ray of sunshine.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ONE POT HAM AND CHEESE PASTA



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This One Pot Ham and Cheese Pasta Recipe is the perfect way to use up that leftover holiday ham. A quick and easy recipe that's loaded with pasta, cheese, and loved by kids and adults alike!

Provided by Jennifer Debth

Categories     Main Dish     Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 large yellow onion (sliced)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound cooked ham (diced)
1 (16 oz) box bow tie pasta
4 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup white wine (or 1/2 cup water, but wine adds more flavor)
4 1/2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt (more or less to tsate)
1 (8 oz) block swiss cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup shredded parmesan

Steps:

  • Melt butter over medium heat in a large stockpot.
  • Once melted, add in onion, salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add in ham, pasta, garlic, mustard, wine (if using), water, and additional salt.
  • Bring to a simmer and simmer for 9-13 minutes, stirring regularly, until pasta is al dente.
  • Remove from heat and stir in swiss and parmesan.
  • Taste and re-season, if necessary, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 751 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 44 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 1703 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SUNSHINE PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
Zest of a lemon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound penne pasta
Kosher salt
4 cups red grape tomatoes, halved
4 cups yellow grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups frozen sweet corn, thawed
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and cut in strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut in strips
One 16-ounce jar banana peppers, drained and sliced
1 lemon, sliced, for garnishing

Steps:

  • For the sunshine dressing: Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper to a medium bowl and whisk until combined.
  • For the salad: Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water. Allow the pasta to dry slightly before assembling; this will help the dressing really adhere to the pasta.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta in a large bowl and toss to coat. Add the yellow and grape tomatoes, corn, bell peppers and banana peppers and toss gently until evenly mixed. Arrange the salad onto a serving platter and garnish with the lemon slices.

EASY HAM PASTA SKILLET RECIPE



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This is a quick and easy ham and pasta skillet dinner recipe perfect for using up leftover ham.

Provided by Melanie

Categories     30-Minute Meals     Main Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large red bell pepper (diced)
1/2 medium onion (diced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
3 cups cooked ham (1/2-inch cubes)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
3/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese (divided)
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat until butter is melted. Add pepper, onion, and garlic and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add ham, basil and oregano and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, lemon juice, and pasta. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for about 8 minutes, then uncover and cook for about another 10 minutes, until pasta is tender and liquid reduced.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Sprinkle parsley and remaining Parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 18 g, Sodium 1235 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SUNNY'S HAM AND CHEESE BISCUITS WITH HONEY DIJON BUTTER



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups self-rising flour
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar-jack cheese blend
3 slices thin deli ham, chopped
3 tablespoons salted butter, slightly frozen
1 cup buttermilk
All-purpose flour, for dusting
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet, optional
1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
Blackberry or raspberry preserves, for serving

Steps:

  • For the biscuits: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the self-rising flour in a large bowl and toss with the cheese and ham. Grate the butter into the flour mixture. Pour in the buttermilk and mix gently with a wooden spoon. Once the dough comes together, turn it out onto a floured surface, divide it into 8 equal balls and pat them down lightly.
  • Put the balls in a cast-iron pan or on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake until brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • For the butter: In a bowl, mix together the butter, honey and mustard.
  • When the biscuits are done, brush some of the butter over the tops. Serve the biscuits with the remaining butter and the preserves.

ONE-POT HAM AND VEGGIE PASTA



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This single-pot meal is the perfect way to use up leftover ham for a weeknight dinner. It's creamy, comforting, and quick-and-easy.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ½ cups cubed fully cooked ham
½ cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 ¼ cups fat free half-and-half
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
2 cups frozen peas and carrots
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
chopped parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ham and onion; saute for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk together chicken broth, half-and-half, and flour in a bowl until smooth; pour into the pot. Stir in farfalle pasta, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add peas and carrots. Cook until pasta is cooked through, about 8 more minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.3 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1042 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

PENNE AL BAFFO (CREAMY TOMATO-HAM PASTA)



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"Al Baffo" is said to be the abbreviated version of an Italian expression "da leccarsi i baffi," which translates to "it is so good you'll lick your whiskers," because the sauce is abundant, thick and creamy. Tomato, ham and cream come together in this simple pasta sauce to form a comforting and easy weeknight meal. Cooked ham (as Italians call it, "prosciutto cotto"), is a hearty addition, as it provides texture and necessary salt. This recipe calls for deli ham, but you can substitute prosciutto or even pancetta if the mood strikes. An extra shower of Parmigiano before serving is a must for this filling meal.

Provided by Anna Francese Gass

Categories     dinner, quick, weeknight, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
8 ounces sliced deli ham, cut into little squares
1 (28-ounce) can tomato passata (purée)
1 pound penne
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium. Add the shallot, garlic and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring often, until shallots and garlic soften but are not yet brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the ham and stir to coat, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomato purée. Add ¼ cup of the boiling salted water from the pot to the can, stir to loosen any purée, then add the liquid to the pan. Season the sauce with salt. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring it to a boil, and then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta in the boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; drain well.
  • Reduce the heat to low and then add the cream, cheese and salt; stir to combine. Add the drained pasta, and toss to coat. Transfer pasta to a serving dish and top with more cheese.

SUNNY'S HOT HAM AND CHEESE WREATH



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Two 8-ounce cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
1/4 cup jalapeño jelly
6 ounces deli ham, sliced paper thin
3 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded
3 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
2 jalapeños, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line a large baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper or nonstick aluminum foil. Place a 4.5-inch diameter bowl upside down in the center of the baking dish and use it as a guide (it will be the center, empty area of your wreath). Arrange triangular sections of the crescent dough on the parchment in a circle around the bowl with the long points facing outward as the "rays" and the wide bases in the center with the edges overlapping. Brush the jalapeño jelly on the dough. Remove the bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix the ham, Gruyere and pepper jack, then layer the mixture on the dough, creating a ring around the center of the circle. Pull the points of dough from the outer edge over the filling and tuck under the center rim of the dough circle. The filling will show and that's ok! Top with jalapeño slices all around.
  • Bake, rotating halfway through, until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before slicing to serve.

HOT ITALIAN HAM SUBS



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"I got the idea for Hot Italian Ham Subs when I tried to duplicate a delicious deli sandwich I'd enjoyed while traveling," says Leann Hillmer of Sylvan Grove, Kansas. Fresh tomato and basil add color and flavor to Leann's hearty recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 submarine buns, split
12 slices deli ham
12 slices tomato
12 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
12 fresh basil leaves
4 slices sweet onion, halved
8 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Generously drizzle dressing over cut sides of buns. , On bun bottoms, layer the ham, tomato and mozzarella cheese. On bun tops, layer the basil leaves, onion and provolone cheese. Place on a baking sheet. , Broil 6-8 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Place bun tops over bottoms; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE HAM, PEA, AND CREAM SAUCE



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Grated lemon zest gives this creamy classic a hit of bright flavor and a little added flair.

Provided by Mindy Fox

Categories     Milk/Cream     Pasta     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Ham     Pea     Small Plates

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound farfalle or other short pasta
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 2 large)
4 ounces thick-cut ham (about 4 slices), cut into thin strips
1 cup frozen or fresh shelled peas
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for serving
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan (for serving)

Steps:

  • Cook farfalle in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain, reserving 2 Tbsp. pasta cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add shallots and 1/2 tsp. salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes (do not brown). Add ham, peas, and cream. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest, 2 Tbsp. parsley, and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
  • Return pasta to pot. Toss with sauce and reserved pasta cooking liquid; season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates, then top with parsley and Parmesan and season with more pepper.

SUNSHINE HAM AND PASTA



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I found this recipe on the back of a can of evaporated milk. I like to put in a little more ham than the recipe calls indicates.

Provided by Kaykwilts

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
3/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
4 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup ham, jullienned
2 teaspoons mustard

Steps:

  • Saute onion in butter in large saucepan.
  • Stir in flour and salt.
  • Gradually add evaporated milk and water.
  • Cover over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just comes to a boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in shredded cheese and mustard until cheese melts.
  • Add julienned ham, hot drained macaroni and chopped green pepper.
  • Heat for 1 to 3 minutes.

Tips for Making the Best Sunshine Ham and Pasta:

  • Choose a good quality ham. Look for a ham that is fully cooked and has a nice, smoky flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to your dish.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Cook it al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what will really bring your dish together. Make sure it is flavorful and has a good balance of sweetness, acidity, and saltiness.
  • Serve immediately. This dish is best served hot and fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Sunshine Ham and Pasta is a delicious, easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. With its combination of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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