Penne with spinach & ham

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Penne pasta
3 tablespoons Olive oil
1 teaspoon Garlic-flavored oil
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Crushed red pepper
1 pack (10 oz.) fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
1 pounds Smoked ham, cut into 1x1/4-inch-thick strips
1½ cup Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, combine oils, salt and red pepper in large bowl.

3. Drain pasta in colander, reserving ½ cup pasta water. Add hot pasta with reserved pasta water to bowl, tossing with oil mixture, spinach, ham and cheese until spinach wilts and cheese melts. Makes 6 servings.

PER SERVING: Calories 605, Total Fat 25 g, Saturated Fat 9½ g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 1,720 mg, Carbohydrates 59 g, Protein 35 g

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