PENNE HAM SKILLET AND MORE SNOW

If you are looking for a quick dish, that is light and tasty this is it.

PENNE HAM SKILLET from taste of home

I love this pasta, it is simple and it is tasty. It went together like a dream, not the kind where you are running naked through the streets as a monster chases you...oh you never had that dream? It is like a good dream and a tasty dream where you wake up biting your pillow...oh never had that one either?

6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta

3 cups cubed fully cooked ham

1 large sweet red pepper, diced

1 medium onion, chopped

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

1/4 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons butter

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large

skillet, saute the ham, red pepper, onion, parsley, basil and

oregano in oil and butter for 4-6 minutes or until ham is browned

and vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

Stir in broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer,

uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.

Drain pasta; stir into ham mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 6

servings.

While I was working furiously in the kitchen the boys were doing what boys do...

play, play and play some more.