Pasta With Broccoli, Parmesan Cheese, and Ham

Name: Pasta With Broccoli, Parmesan Cheese, and Ham
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta (e.g., penne, elbows, shells); 3 cups broccoli florets, roughly chopped (about 1 medium broccoli crown); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/2 to 2 cups diced ham (about 8 ounces); 1 large clove garlic, finely minced; 2 to 3 teaspoons chopped fresh basil, or 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; Salt, to taste, optional; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste, optional

A simple, creamy pasta dish featuring ham and broccoli in a rich Parmesan sauce.

⭐ 4.9 (16 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 15 minTotal: 35 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Start boiling salted water for pasta and about an inch of water in a separate pan for steaming broccoli.
Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
Steam broccoli for 4 minutes or until tender.
In a skillet, melt butter, brown ham, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in basil, cream, and Parmesan cheese; simmer for 1 minute.
Combine the sauce, drained pasta, and steamed broccoli; season with salt and pepper, then toss to heat through.
Serve immediately, optionally with extra Parmesan.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 533 kcal

Carbohydrate: 31 g

Cholesterol: 132 mg

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 28 g

Saturated Fat: 19 g

Sodium: 1056 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 34 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g