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August 8, 2011
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Ham and Vegetable Pappardelle

Pasta
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes

Pappardelle are wide, ribbon-like noodles. If your grocer does not carry this pasta, or if you would prefer a less expensive substitute, use broken pieces of lasagna noodles instead.

Pappardelle are wide, ribbon-like noodles. If your grocer does not carry this pasta, or if you would prefer a less expensive substitute, use broken pieces of lasagna noodles instead.

Ingredients

Serves 4 

  • 8 ounces pappardelle noodles
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup cherry tomato halves
  • 1 cup chopped ham
  • 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
  1. 1

    Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Add oil to pasta; stir to coat.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, heat butter in a large skillet. Add broccoli, onion and mushrooms. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add pasta, cherry tomatoes and ham to skillet. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Divide pasta among individual plates. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

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Cookin' xpress!

Cookin' xpress!

Save time by microwaving the broccoli first for 2 minutes and using 4 sliced green onions instead of the white onion. Then proceed as recipe directs in step 2.

Great Pairings

Berries and Cream Cake Rolls

Store-brand angel food cake mixes are every bit as tasty and work just as well as their higher priced name-brand counterparts. Give the family budget a break by using the less expensive brand.

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