Name: Alfredo Penne with Ham
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 4 medium green onions (thinly sliced); 3 medium cloves garlic (minced); 1 tsp each garlic salt and black pepper; 2 Tbsp unsalted butter; 2 cup dry penne pasta; 2 15 oz jars prepared Alfredo sauce ( [I used Classico Light Asiago-Romano]); 2 cups diced cooked ham; 2 cups shredded provolone cheese; 1 cup Mexican corn; 1/2 lb steamed asparagus (or 1 1/2 cups steamed broccoli florets); 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (rinsed); 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 4 Tbsp prepared basil pesto; Crumb topping:; 2 slices white bread; 1 Tbsp flat leaf parsley; 2 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 Tbsp butter (melted); 1/2 tsp garlic salt

This versatile dish of Alfredo Penne with Ham asparagus and sweet corn is as flavorful as the colors are vibrant. It's a one dish meal the family will love.

Alfredo Penne with Ham Asparagus and Corn

I really think I come up with some of our favorite meals when I'm forced to become creative and think outside of the box. You know what I mean, using up those bits and pieces of ingredients that aren't that spectacular on their own, but they have hidden potential. My goal is always to prepare a dish that appeals to my family and keeps my budget on target. Looking around in my fridge recently, I noted several ingredients that needed to be used. I remembered a pasta salad I'd had not too long ago, that featured penne pasta, asparagus and sweet corn. At the time, it seemed like an unlikely pairing of ingredients, but the sweet corn provided a perfect balance to the robust flavor of the asparagus. That salad inspired this casserole.

Helpful Tips for Making Alfredo Penne Casserole

I love a dish that's versatile, and combined with a few pantry items this colorful one dish meal can be tailored to your family's taste and the ingredients that you have handy.

I used a small bundle of steamed asparagus, diced smoked ham and for a twist, crisp corn with peppers.
If you'd like, you can also mix it up by using a pound of browned ground beef, Italian sausage or 2 cups of chopped roasted chicken in place of the diced ham, all are quite tasty in this dish.
I've also made this dish using steamed broccoli florets in place of the asparagus.
As a special bonus, for my vegetarian friends, this dish is also delicious without the meat.
Other casserole you may enjoy: Italian seasoned Saucy Baked Penne Pasta, Barbecue Beef Tater Tot Casserole and Chicken and Broccoli Noodle Casserole.
You may also enjoy this recipe for Baked Penne from Life in the Lofthouse.

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Alfredo Penne with Ham

Prep Time25 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time1 hr

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: alfredo-penne-with-ham, penne-pasta-casserole

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 481kcal

Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

4 medium green onions thinly sliced
3 medium cloves garlic minced
1 tsp each garlic salt and black pepper
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 cup dry penne pasta
2 15 oz jars prepared Alfredo sauce [I used Classico Light Asiago-Romano]
2 cups diced cooked ham
2 cups shredded provolone cheese
1 cup Mexican corn
½ lb steamed asparagus or 1 ½ cups steamed broccoli florets
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes rinsed
½ cup milk
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 Tbsp prepared basil pesto
Crumb topping:
2 slices white bread
1 Tbsp flat leaf parsley
2 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp butter melted
½ tsp garlic salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 13 x 9 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
On the stove top saute the sliced green onions and garlic with 2 Tbsp of butter for 2-3 minutes until they soften. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste. Remove from the stove. Slice the asparagus into 1 inch pieces.
Cook the penne pasta in salted water per the package directions until al dente. Drain well. Add to a large mixing bowl with the remaining ingredients reserving ½ cup of shredded provolone for the top.
Stir well, then pour into the prepared baking dish.
To make the breadcrumbs, pulse two slices of bread in a food processor. Add the parsley, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt. [Alternative crumb topping, 1 cup Italian flavored crackers crushed and tossed with 1 Tbsp of melted butter.]
Toss the crumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle on top of the filling.
Bake for 35 minutes until bubbly and the topping is golden.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Shortcut Crumb Topping:

½ cup crushed Italian seasoned crackers tossed with 1 Tbsp butter

Other Substitution Options:

#1 Substitute 1 pound cooked and crumbled ground beef or Italian sausage

#2 Substitute 2 cups chopped roasted chicken

#3 Omit meat adding 2 cups cooked zucchini or squash preparing as directed

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Comments

Melissa

May 08, 2013 at 8:46 pm

Hi Linda! Me too, they make weeknight meals so easy. Enjoy your vacay, talk soon!

Linda

May 08, 2013 at 7:04 pm

Melissa- I love casseroles, they're perfect for a one person household, and I especially love all of yours. I'm heading out for a mini vacation, house sitter is on her way so I'll check back in next week. Thanks for another great recipe!