Name: One-Pot Ham and Veggie Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 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

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One-Pot Ham and Veggie Pasta

One-Pot Ham and Veggie Pasta is a quick, family-friendly dinner where everything cooks in a single pot—pasta, ham, and colorful vegetables like peas, carrots, or broccoli. With just the right balance of creamy sauce and savory ham, this dish is ideal for using leftovers without sacrificing flavor. Cleanup is a breeze and dinner’s on the table in 30 minutes, making it a go-to for busy weeknights. Customize it with your favorite veggies or use whole grain pasta for an extra nutrition boost.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 6

Course: main dish, one pot meal, pasta

Cuisine: American

Calories: 552

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

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

Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven
Cutting board and knife
Wooden spoon or spatula
Measuring cups and spoons
Colander (if draining is needed)

Method

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

Calories: 552kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 29gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 1042mgPotassium: 563mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 4mg

Notes

If the consistency is too thick, add a bit more chicken broth.

You can change up this recipe by using a different pasta shape or switching out Parmesan for another cheese.

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One-Pot Ham and Veggie Pasta