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  • Creamy Zucchini, Ham & Pasta

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    Creamy Zucchini, Ham & Pasta
    Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Servings: 8
    by Salad Foodie
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    Low calorie, low fat - this saucy one dish meal is a comfort food unto its own yet one which won’t break your New Year’s resolution goals! Each serving at 291 calories, 21 g protein, 3 g fat, 29 carbs and 540 mg sodium and 18 g carbs ~ DIG IN WITH NO GUILT, FOLKS! (NOTE: A variation of this recipe using chicken and broccoli is posted. See "Useful Links" below the recipe.)

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces pasta (about 3 cups) such as a farfalle, mostaccioli or other tubular type, etc
    • 4 cups sliced zucchini (about 3 medium)
    • 1 cup sliced green onions
    • 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
    • ½ teaspoon dried basil, crushed
    • ½ teaspoon marjoram, crushed
    • 2 13-ounce cans evaporated skim milk
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 cups cooked ham, cut into strips (about 10 ounces)

    Directions

    1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
    2. Meanwhile In large saucepan combine zucchini, onion, and ½ cup water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp; drain. Return to saucepan and set aside..
    3. For sauce, in a medium saucepan combine cornstarch, basil, marjoram, a little of the evaporated milk, and pepper. Stir in remaining milk; cook and stir til thickened and bubbly.
    4. Stir sauce, ham and pasta gently into vegetables; heat through.
    5. Yield: Serves 6-8.

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    Reviews

    • Robyn Savoie
      Robyn Savoie
      Beautiful! I'm trying this one this week!

      Comments

      • ShaleeDP
        ShaleeDP
        This looks interesting. I haven't tried zucchini and pasta together. I will try this soon.

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