Ingredients

  • 1 lb bow tie pasta
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 lb broccoli floret
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked diced ham
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or (15 ounce) can white beans
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen corn

Method

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.
  • While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add broccoli and garlic; stir over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes until broccoli is bright green. Add broth (or water) and cook 2 to 3 minutes until broccoli is crisp tender. Stir in diced ham, beans and lemon juice.
  • Drain pasta and put into a warmed large serving bowl. Add broccoli mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Toss to mix well.
  • Cook frozen corn as indicated on package instructions.
  • Serve Pasta with white beans, broccoli, ham and corn.
  • **I only sprinkled the cheese into my bowl. Eas to keep this meal dairy-free by omitting the cheese!
  • Cost $4.83.