Ham Primavera

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and creamy Ham Primavera, a perfect harmony of fresh vegetables, tender pasta, and savory diced ham in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce. This easy-to-make dish features a colorful medley of zucchini, red bell peppers, broccoli, and peas, sautéed to tender-crisp perfection and infused with the rich flavors of garlic and onion. The sauce, made with heavy cream, chicken broth, and melted Parmesan, clings beautifully to every bite of pasta, delivering irresistible comfort in every forkful. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pan wonder is topped with fresh parsley for a fragrant, finishing touch. Ideal for busy evenings or special occasions, this family-friendly recipe is sure to impress! Keywords: Ham Primavera recipe, creamy pasta, easy dinner ideas, one-pan meals, vegetables and ham pasta.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1.5 cups cooked ham, diced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant and translucent.

Step 4

Add the sliced zucchini, diced red bell pepper, and broccoli florets to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 5

Stir in the thawed peas and diced ham. Cook for another 2 minutes, just until heated through.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir gently to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 7

Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy and slightly thickened.

Step 8

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the sauce and vegetables.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Ham Primavera!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1927.9 grams (1927.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2903

Total Fat 174.70g	224%
Saturated Fat 85.70g	429%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 572mg	191%
Sodium 7273mg	316%
Total Carbohydrate 172.20g	63%
Dietary Fiber 26.70g	95%
Total Sugars 35.80g
Protein 144.20g	288%

Vitamin D 5IU	23%
Calcium 915mg	70%
Iron 10mg	54%
Potassium 2730mg	58%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.4%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 24.3%