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  • Mostacciolo, Zucchini & Ham Skillet Meal

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    Mostacciolo, Zucchini & Ham Skillet Meal
    Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Servings: 4
    by Salad Foodie
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    Serve this one-dish meal of pasta, zucchini and ham, and family or guests will think they're in Alfredo heaven. A recipe keeper for using up leftover ham and/or summer's zucchini. You can sub chicken for the ham if you prefer. To reduce calories and fat further, sub a 13-ounce can of evaporated skim milk in place of the cream.

    Ingredients

    • 4 ounces mostaccioli pasta (1 1/2 cups)
    • 2 teaspoons butter or cooking oil
    • 2 cups sliced zucchini
    • 1/2 cup sliced green onion
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
    • 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or substitute half-and-half cream and increase the cornstarch to 5 teaspoons
    • 6 ounces ham fully-cooked and cut into strips (or substitute cooked chicken)
    • 1/2 ounce fresh grated Parmesan cheese

    Directions

    1. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente doneness. Drain well; set aside.
    2. Heat butter or oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-low.
    3. Add zucchini and saute briefly until tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Add onion, cook an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat,
    4. In a small saucepan combine cornstarch, basil, marjoram, salt and pepper with a small amount of the cream. Stir in remaining cream all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
    5. Add drained pasta and cream sauce to the skillet with zucchini and onion, Toss gently to coat. Heat up 1-2 minutes in skillet; top with Parmesan cheese.

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