Ham and Pasta Skillet
This Ham and Pasta Skillet Dinner is comforting, flavorful, and a perfect way to transform leftover ham into a fresh, satisfying dinner.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb bowtie pasta penne also works
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cups fully cooked ham, diced
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or chicken stock
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 cup frozen peas
- 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. The pasta will continue cooking slightly in the skillet later. Drain well and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter melts. Add chopped onion and garlic and cook for 4–6 minutes, until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
- Stir in diced ham, basil, and oregano. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, allowing the ham to warm and release its flavor.
- Add chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes, until the liquid reduces by roughly half.
- Stir in frozen peas and cook until heated through. Add the drained pasta and ½ cup Parmesan cheese, tossing everything together so the pasta absorbs the flavorful sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top and serve immediately.
