Ham And Penne Alfredo With Broccoli

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 6 cups uncooked penne pasta
• 2 1/2 cups cooked cubed ham
• 5 cups raw broccoli florets, broken up small
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 1 -1 1/4 cup milk
• 1 3/4 cups shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

• 1 cook penne pasta in boiling water according to package directions. during the last 5 minutes of boiling, add the raw broccoli flowerets; drain.
• 2 place cubed ham into empty hot pot; pour cooked penne/broccoli mixture over top and gently toss together.
• 3 while penne is cooking -- melt butter in a medium saucepan over med-low heat; add minced onion and saute until onions are translucent. do not burn or brown.
• 4 keep heat on med-low and add half and half, milk, parmesan, salt, pepper and garlic powder. stir frequently until heated through, cheese is melted and smooth.
• 5 pour sauce over cooked penne mixture and gently toss to coat.
• 6 serve.