June 30, 2026
URL: https://www.birdseye.com/recipes/lunch/creamy-ham-and-penne-pasta-5511
- Prep time 20 minutes
- Total time 20 minutes
- Servings 4
Ingredients
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8 ounces dry penne pasta, uncooked
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1/2 cup Birds Eye® Sweet Garden Peas
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1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
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1 pkg (8 oz each) 1/3 less fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), cubed
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1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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3/4 cup chopped fully cooked lean ham
Nutrition Information
474 calories, 51g carbs
Directions
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Step one
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt; add peas last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain; set aside and keep warm.
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Step two
In pan used for pasta, combine all remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese melts and mixture is bubbly. Stir in pasta and peas.
Tips
If your family prefers more heat, use Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies.