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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 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
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
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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