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3 Cheese Ham and Broccoli Penne

A quick and delicious weeknight meal. 27 minutes from start to finish.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword 30 minute meals, 30 Minutes or less, Ham and Broccoli, pasta, pasta recipes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Diced Ham
  • 1 Diced Onion medium-sized
  • 2 cups Diced Broccoli
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Peeled and Sliced
  • 1 cup Whipping Cream
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ cup Grated Jarlsberg Cheese or Swiss Cheese
  • ½ cup Grated Mozzarella
  • 1 ea Sprig Thyme
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
  • 1 box Penne Pasta

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F
  • Fill a pot with hot salted water and put on high and bring to a boil.
  • Once the water is boiling, cook the pasta according to the instructions on the box.
  • Heat a medium frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add the olive oil to the pan along with the onions and ham.
  • Cook the onions and ham for 4 minutes before adding the garlic and broccoli.
  • After another 3 minutes of cooking add in the thyme sprig, cook for 1 minute and then add in the cream.
  • As soon as the cream comes to a boil add in the Parmesan and Jarlsberg cheeses and cook just until the cheese is melted.
  • Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the sauce over the pasta and mix well. Pour the pasta into a casserole dish, top with the mozzarella.
  • Bake the pasta for 5-10 minutes or just until the mozzarella is melted.
  • Serve.