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Penne Pasta With Smoked Ham & Pepper Cream Sauce Recipe

Penne Pasta With Smoked Ham & Pepper Cream Sauce Recipe

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Penne Pasta With Smoked Ham & Pepper Cream Sauce

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Ingredients:

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1/4-1/2 lb smoked ham, cubed
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely minced (use less if you don'tsp like that much spice)
salt , to taste
pepper , to taste
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 lb penne pasta, cooked and still hot
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, garnish

Directions:

1. Pour the chicken broth into a small saucepan and reduce to 1/3 cup over high heat. Add heavy cream and continue reducing over medium-high heat until desired sauce consistency.
2. In a large stock pot, bring 4 quarts water to boil. Add 1 tablespoons salt. Add penne; stir to separate. Cook until al dente; drain.
3. In the mean time, in large frying pan, saute ham in olive oil over medium heat until slightly golden. Remove to separate dish. Add red and yellow pepper to pan and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add jalapenos, salt and pepper and saute until peppers are softened; about 2-3 minutes.
4. Place pasta in large serving bowl. Add ham and peppers and pour sauce over it. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Sauce will thicken as it cools. Serve warm.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1823.1 Kcal (7633 kJ)
Calories from fat	1100.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	122.32g	188%
Cholesterol	335.07mg	112%
Sodium	3929.17mg	164%
Potassium	1225.81mg	26%
Total Carbs	78.84g	26%
Sugars	19.81g	79%
Dietary Fiber	21.94g	88%
Protein	84.6g	169%
Vitamin C	273.6mg	456%
Vitamin A	5.9mg	197%
Iron	101.4mg	563%
Calcium	1061.2mg	106%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	107.31 Kcal (449 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.2g	188%
Cholesterol	19.72mg	112%
Sodium	231.27mg	164%
Potassium	72.15mg	26%
Total Carbs	4.64g	26%
Sugars	1.17g	79%
Dietary Fiber	1.29g	88%
Protein	4.98g	169%
Vitamin C	16.1mg	456%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	197%
Iron	6mg	563%
Calcium	62.5mg	106%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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