Cavatappi with Tomatoes and Ham
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Ham and vegetables are tossed with pasta in this quick recipe.


Cavatappi with Tomatoes and Ham

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Servings: 4 servings
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Easy and Quick Dinners, Ham, Healthy Pasta Dishes, Pasta, Quick and Easy, Quick and Easy Pasta Dishes, Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  medium
    onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
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  • 12 
    red and/or yellow cherry and/or pear tomatoes, halved
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  • 8  ounces
    dried cavatappi or gemelli pasta
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    crushed red pepper (optional)
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  • 2  ounces
    thinly sliced cooked ham, cut into strips
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  • 3  tablespoons
    thinly sliced basil
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  • 2  tablespoons
    garlic-flavor olive oil or olive oil
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    Arugula leaves (optional)
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Directions
1.
Place onion slices on the foil-lined rack of a broiler pan. Broil onions 4 inches from heat for 5 minutes. Add tomato halves to pan; broil about 5 minutes more or until edges are brown.
2.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, adding crushed red pepper to water, if desired. Drain and return pasta to pan.
3.
Cut up onion slices. Toss onion pieces and tomato halves with pasta, ham, basil, and olive oil. If desired, garnish with arugula leaves. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 341, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 7 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 381 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 19%, Calcium 2%, Iron 13%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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