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Carrots And Ham In Gingered Chicken Broth Pasta Sauce Recipe

Transform leftover ham into a vibrant and flavorful pasta sauce! This recipe combines sweet carrots, zesty ginger, and savory ham in a rich chicken broth for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Perfect with spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 127.8 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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How to Make Carrots And Ham In Gingered Chicken Broth Pasta Sauce

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1/2 cup chopped onion; cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add 1 cup diced leftover ham and sauté for 1 minute until lightly browned.
  3. Pour in 2 cups chicken broth, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir in 1 cup sliced carrots and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger.
  5. Once the broth returns to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until carrots are tender-crisp.
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  7. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Toss the sauce with 1 pound cooked pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

7g

Carbs

1g

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