Ham, Cannellini, Bacon, and Artichoke Pasta
Recipe from Smithfield

A quick and delicious pasta and a great way to use your leftover ham.


Ham, Cannellini, Bacon, and Artichoke Pasta

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Ingredients
  • 4  slices
    Smithfield Thick Sliced Bacon, chopped
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  • 1/2  cup
    Smithfield Ham, grated or chopped
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  • 1  pound
    medium shell pasta (any pasta will do in a pinch)
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  • 1  can
    cannellini beans, strained and washed
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  • 1  can
    artichoke hearts, quartered
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  • 1  tablespoon
    fresh rosemary, chopped
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 1  clove
    garlic, minced
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  • 5  tablespoons
    white wine (optional)
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  • 5  tablespoons
    olive oil
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  • 4  tablespoons
    parmesan cheese, freshly grated
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    Salt to taste
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  •  
    Rosemary for garnish
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Directions
1.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add pasta. Continue to cook pasta 8-10 minutes or until al dente.
2.
Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, cook the bacon until nearly cooked through and fat has melted. Add rosemary and garlic to pan and saute an additional 2 minutes. Next, add the artichokes, beans, wine and pepper and olive oil. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the artichoke slices are heated through.
3.
Strain the pasta and mix it in a large bowl with the artichoke sauce. Add the Parmesan and salt to taste.

Serving Suggestions
Serve with a crisp green salad.
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