If you need a pasta dish with some extra flair, this recipe is exactly what you've been looking for. This is one of those recipes that is quick and easy, yet manages to still feel fancy. The ham and cheese adds a lot of protein to the dish, while helping it burst with flavor.
This recipe doesn't require a ton of ingredients. For any family that's currently on a tight budget, that should be music to your ears! We try to design many of our recipes with the goal of providing cheap and easy meals to families around the country.
Serve this dinner with a salad. Salads are simple to make, keeping this whole dinner as easy as possible. You can even buy a pre-made salad mix from the store if you really want to keep dinner as simple as possible! Toss the salad with your family's dressing of choice, and serve.
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Pasta with Ham, Dried Tomatoes and Cheese
Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
1¼ cups half-and-half
2 egg yolks
½ teaspoon garlic salt
6 ounces cooked ham, cut into bite-size strips
1 cup shredded Italian blend cheeses
½ cup oil packed dried tomatoes, well drained and chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced (¼ cup)
Directions:
1. In a 4 quart pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and return to pan; cover to keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan whisk together half-and-half, egg yolks, and garlic salt.
3. Cook and stir over medium heat until just bubbly. Pour sauce over hot cooked pasta.
4. Add ham, cheese, and tomatoes. Stir to combine.
5. Cook over medium-low heat until heated through. Stir before serving.
6. Sprinkle each serving with green onions. Makes 6 servings.