Penne with asparagus, ham, and basil
8
Point(s)
Total Time
27 min
Prep
7 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a hearty penne dish that comes together in less than half an hour and features hearty ham as well as fresh asparagus, tomatoes, and basil. The sauce also comes together thanks to the addition of reduced-sodium chicken broth and lemon juice, plus a touch of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. If you happen to have an herb garden—in a window box or outdoors—feel free to snip a handful of your favorite blend of herbs and toss into the skillet in step 3 to let it cook down ever so slightly. It'll add even more depth of flavor to an already delicious, easy pasta recipe.
Ingredients
Uncooked whole wheat pasta
8 oz, penne variety (2 cups)
Olive oil
2 tsp
Fresh tomato(es)
1 large, coarsely chopped
Garlic
3 medium clove(s), thinly sliced
Red pepper flakes
¼ tsp
Uncooked asparagus
1 pound(s), trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
Reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup(s)
Lemon juice canned or bottled
1 Tbsp
Lean ham
½ pound(s), cut into bite-size pieces
Basil
¼ cup(s), fresh, chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp