**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.
ONE POT HAM AND CHEESE PASTA
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
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
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
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
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
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
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
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)
"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
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
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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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