Pasta with Ham, White Beans and Broccoli

Yield – 4 servings

Preparation Time – 5 minutes

Cooking Time – 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound bow-tie pasta, but I used fusili because it’s what I had! ($.50) Bought recently with $1/2 coupon on sale for $1
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil ($.05)
• 1 bunch broccoli (about 1 lb) florets ($.76)
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic ($.05)
• 2 cups chicken broth (free if homemade!) **See my note below
• 2 cups cooked, diced ham ($1.50) **This was not in the original recipe!
• 1 15 oz. can of cannellini or white beans, rinsed ($.79) (Or learn how to cook your own beans here.)
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice ($.05)
• 1/4-1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese ($.25)
• 16 oz. bag of frozen corn ($.88) On sale this week!

**I used water instead of broth because I used ham. I figured the ham would give the water some flavor and didn’t want the chicken and ham flavors to clash! If you want a vegetarian version, then use vegetable broth and omit the ham.

Directions

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package direction.
• While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet.
• Add broccoli and garlic; stir over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes until broccoli is bright green. Add broth (or water) and cook 2 to 3 minutes until broccoli is crisp tender.
• Stir in diced ham, beans and lemon juice.
• Drain pasta and put into a warmed large serving bowl. Add broccoli mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Toss to mix well.
• Cook frozen corn as indicated on package instructions.
• Serve Pasta with Ham, White Beans & Broccoli and Corn.

**I only sprinkled the cheese into Steve and mine’s bowls. Easy to keep this meal dairy-free by omitting the cheese!

Cost $4.83