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Leftover Ham and Cheese Penne

Leftover Ham and Cheese Penne - incredibly creamy and cheesy penne loaded with ham and peas, perfect use of that leftover ham from your holiday dinner.

Recipe by Joanna Cismaru

Leftover Ham and Cheese Penne

Recipe Tags

main courseAmericanpastadinner
Prep: 5 min
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Cook: 25 min
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Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb penne uncooked
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 cup ham cooked, chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp pepper or to taste
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the penne al-dente according to package instructions.
  2. In a large pot, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and saute for about 5 minutes until the onion softens.
  3. Add the ham to the pot and cook for about 8 minutes until the ham starts to brown slightly.
  4. Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then season with salt and pepper. Add the cheeses and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring, until the cheese melts.
  5. Add the pasta, peas, stir and cook for a couple more minutes.
  6. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

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