Best 7 Tomato Ham Pasta Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our tomato ham pasta recipes, a culinary journey that brings together the vibrant tang of tomatoes, the savory richness of ham, and the comforting embrace of pasta. From classic one-pot wonders to tantalizing baked creations, our collection offers a diverse range of recipes that cater to every taste and occasion. Dive into the simplicity of our speedy tomato ham pasta, a weeknight savior that delivers a burst of flavor in just 20 minutes. Craving something more elaborate? Try our baked tomato ham pasta, a showstopping dish that combines layers of pasta, ham, and a creamy tomato sauce, topped with a golden crust of melted cheese. And for those who love a touch of spice, our spicy tomato ham pasta is sure to ignite your taste buds with its fiery tomato sauce and zesty blend of chili and paprika. Whichever recipe you choose, be prepared for a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY HAM AND TOMATO PENNE AL BAFFO



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Creamy ham and tomato penne al baffo is a perfect weeknight pasta recipe. It's so fast and easy to make you can have it on the table in the time it takes to boil the water and cook your pasta! A great recipe for leftover holiday ham #albaffo

Provided by Jacqueline De Bono

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 9

400 g penne pasta ((14oz) or other pasta tubes)
200 g cooked ham ((7oz) cut into small pieces)
250 g tomato passata ((9oz))
250 g heavy cream ((9oz))
2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
1-2 shallots (or a normal onion peeled and sliced)
1 handful fresh parsley (chopped)
salt (for pasta and to taste)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Put a large pot of water to boil for the pasta. Add salt once it starts to boil and bring to the boil again. Cut the ham into small strips or juliennes. Peel and finely chop the shallots. wash and chop the parsley.
  • Sauté the sliced shallot gently in olive oil until it starts to soften. Add the ham pieces and sauté them for a minute or two over a slightly higher heat, until they beginto brown ever so slightly around the edges. Add the passata and simmer gently until it starts to thicken (about 10 minutes). Add salt to taste.
  • Add the cream and mix it with the rest of the sauce. Let the sauce simmer for 4-5 minutes until the cream and tomato have reduced into a lovely coral coloured sauce.
  • Cook the pasta slightly less than al dente according to the instructions on the packet. Save a little of the pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.
  • Add the pasta to the sauce along with ½ a ladleful of the pasta water. Turn up the heat and let the pasta simmer in the sauce for a minute or two. Mix constantly, until the sauce has reduced enough to coat the pasta well. Add the chopped parsley and serve immediately, with freshly ground black pepper and a sprinkling of extra parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY NOODLES WITH HAM AND TOMATOES



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Dinner will come together in a jiffy with just a handful of ingredients. This recipe for Creamy Noodles with Ham and Tomatoes is amazingly easy and delicious!

Provided by Jessica Fisher

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb spaghetti (cooked according to package instructions)
1 tbsp butter
1 clove garlic (minced)
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
1 cup diced ham
salt (to taste)
black pepper
1 tomato (chopped)
2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Rinse and drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook one minute, stirring. Add the cream and red pepper, stir.
  • Add the spaghetti and ham and toss gently over low heat until heated through.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss in the tomatoes and basil right before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641 kcal, Carbohydrate 87 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 461 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HAM AND PEAS PASTA WITH GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE



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The perfect way to use up all your leftover ham! It is amazingly creamy, comforting and kid-friendly!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     entree

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces SimplyNature Organic Spaghetti
1/4 cup Countryside Creamery unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Baker's Corner all-purpose flour
1 cup Chef's Cupboard chicken broth, or more, as needed
1 teaspoon Stonemill dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon Stonemill dried basil
1/2 cup Countryside Creamery half and half
1/2 cup freshly grated Priano Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups chopped Appleton Farms Spiral Sliced Hickory Smoked Honey Ham
1 cup Season's Choice Frozen Sweet Peas
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. To make the garlic parmesan cream sauce, melt butter in the skillet skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, thyme and basil. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in half and half and Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more half and half as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in spaghetti, ham and peas, and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

PRETTY PENNE HAM SKILLET



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I'm a busy nurse, so fast meals are a must. This pasta is a tasty change of pace from potato-ham casseroles. -Kathy Stephan, West Seneca, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add ham, red pepper and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until ham is browned and vegetables are tender. Add garlic and herbs; cook 1-2 minutes longer., Stir in broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

TOMATO HAM PASTA



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I got this recipe from a cooking show years ago and have been making it often ever since. I like to use tomatoes fresh from my garden.-Colleen Harvel, Big Bear City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
1/2 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender. Add tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in ham and seasonings. Cook 8 minutes longer or until heated through. Drain pasta; add to ham mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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.

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

Tips:

  • Use ripe and flavorful tomatoes: The better the tomatoes, the better the pasta will be. Choose tomatoes that are in season and have a deep red color.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the tomatoes, don't overcrowd the pan. This will cause the tomatoes to steam instead of sautéing, which will result in a watery sauce.
  • Season the sauce to taste: Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
  • Serve immediately: Tomato-ham pasta is best served immediately, while the sauce is still hot and the ham is still crispy.
  • Experiment with different types of ham: You can use any type of ham you like in this recipe. Try using prosciutto, Serrano ham, or even leftover ham from another meal.
  • Add other vegetables: If you want to add more vegetables to this dish, try adding some chopped bell peppers, onions, or zucchini.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Before serving, garnish the pasta with some fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, or thyme.

Conclusion:

Tomato-ham pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. The combination of sweet tomatoes, savory ham, and creamy sauce is irresistible. Serve it with a side salad and some crusty bread for a complete meal.

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