Ingredients for Penne Pasta With Smoked Ham Pepper Cream Sauce
- Smoked Ham
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Red Bell Pepper
- Yellow Bell Pepper
- Fresh Jalapeno Peppers
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pepper
- Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Penne Pasta
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
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How to Make Penne Pasta With Smoked Ham Pepper Cream Sauce
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large stockpot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- Add the penne pasta and stir to separate. Cook until al dente according to package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil over high heat. Reduce to 1/3 cup.
- Stir in the heavy cream and reduce over medium-high heat until the sauce reaches your desired consistency (about 5-7 minutes).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced smoked ham and cook until lightly golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
- Remove the ham from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the diced bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the minced jalapeños (if using), salt, and pepper. Sauté until the peppers are softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the cooked pasta.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta, ham, and pepper mixture.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the pasta and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve warm. Add extra Parmesan cheese as desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
3g
Fat
82g
Carbs
22g
