Pasta and noodles · Italian-American · 20 min
Penne Alfredo with Ham & Broccoli
- 20 min
- 2–6 servings
- 668 kcal / serving
Creamy penne with ham and broccoli comes together in one skillet for a satisfying weeknight meal. The alfredo coats the pasta and veggies with a gentle richness and the ham adds a savory bite.
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Ingredients
- ½ (16 oz) jarAlfredo sauce
- ½ (18 oz) bagbroccoli florets
- 1 clovegarlic
- 8 ozham steak, boneless
- 5 ozpenne pasta
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- yellow onions
From the pantry: black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, salt
Cookware
chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · nonstick skillet · stirring spoon
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Produce
- ½ (18 oz) bagbroccoli florets
- 1 clovegarlic
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- yellow onions
Meat & seafood
- 8 ozham steak, boneless
Pantry & dry goods
- 5 ozpenne pasta
Sauces, oils & condiments
- ½ (16 oz) jarAlfredo sauce
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfredo sauce | ½ (16 oz) jar | 1 (16 oz) jar | 1 ½ (16 oz) jars |
| broccoli florets | ½ (18 oz) bag | 1 (18 oz) bag | 1 ½ (18 oz) bags |
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| ham steak, boneless | 8 oz | 16 oz | 24 oz |
| penne pasta | 5 oz | 10 oz | 15 oz |
| yellow onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
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Directions
- 1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes; drain when done.
- 2. While the pasta cooks, heat a skillet over medium‑high heat.
- 3. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- 4. Add oil to the hot skillet and cook the onion, garlic, and broccoli with a pinch of salt and pepper until they begin to soften, about 3–4 minutes.
- 5. Cut the ham into medium pieces.
- 6. Stir in the ham and Alfredo sauce; cook just until heated through, 1–2 minutes, then cover and remove from heat.
- 7. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss with the sauce and vegetables until well coated.
- 8. Divide the dish between plates or bowls and serve.
Two tips
- Prep tip: dice the onion and mince the garlic ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Leftover tip: rewarm in a skillet with a splash of water to loosen the sauce and prevent sticking.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 668 kcal
- Protein
- 38 g
- Carbs
- 66 g
- Fat
- 28 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
- Sodium
- 2122 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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