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Pasta and Ham

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Updated June 15, 2009

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Pasta prepared with low sodium chicken broth and low sodium, lean ham helps make this hearty main dish heartburn-friendly.

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces pasta (any type), uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 14.5 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
  • 4 ounces lean, low-sodium boiled ham, thinly sliced and cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan heat over medium heat.
  • Pour in the broth, then stir in the basil, and cook for 3 minutes, or until it just starts to boil.
  • Pour pasta into a large colander to drain. Return the pasta to the pan and pour in the broth.
  • Add ham to pasta and toss well to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes over medium-high heat, or until piping hot.
  • Grated Parmesan cheese can be added when pasta is served, if desired.
Serves 4

User Reviews

 3 out of 5
Easy to make, perfect for summer cooking., Member Cookingflamingo

This recipe lacked flavor. I do not know why the oil is necessary. Be careful heating the oil and then adding liquid as it could splatter. This step seems unneccesary. I will make this again, but may add sauted mushrooms or some other vegetable to add flavor. My family did eat it and would again but there is no wow factor here, pretty bland.

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