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Ham & Greens Pasta

Cultural Context

Ham & Greens Pasta is a comforting American dish that embodies the spirit of using leftover holiday ham in a creative way. This dish reflects the resourcefulness of home cooks who transform simple ingredients into a hearty meal. It has gained popularity for its balance of flavors and textures, making it a favorite for weeknight dinners and meal prep.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
8 oz. dried pasta (bowtie or penne)
4 oz. cooked ham, diced
1 tsp. blackened seasoning
¼ cup reserved pasta water
8 oz. torn swiss chard (or other greens)
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tbsp. butter
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Cook pasta per package instructions in a 12” camp oven. Drain, set aside in a bowl and save ¼ cup of the pasta water. Wipe out and dry the inside of the camp oven.

2

Place 12 briquettes, in a tight ring, under camp oven. When heated add ham to brown for 2-3 minutes. Add butter, garlic and seasoning. Cook with continuous stirring for 2 minutes.

3

Stir in the cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, greens and cheese. Cook and stir, mixing until heated through and greens wilt.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

12” camp oven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Ham and Greens PastaPasta with Ham and Greens

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