Pasta with White Beans and Broccoli
A fast, easy recipe to use with leftover ham!
Servings - 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb bow-tie pasta, but I used fusili because it's what I had!
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 bunch broccoli (about 1 lb) florets
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked, diced ham
- 15 oz can of cannellini or white beans, rinsed
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4-1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 16 oz bag of frozen corn
Instructions
- 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.