Ham and Vegetables with Mostaccioli
Serves 4
Est. preparation time: 18 mins
Est. cooking time: 20 mins
Ingredients:
8 ounces mostaccioli (penne pasta)
2 cups sliced zucchini
1/2 cup sliced green onion
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
13 ounces evaporated skim milk
5 ounces fully cooked ham strips
1 1/4 teaspoons pepper
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan combine zucchini, onion, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain well. Return to saucepan.
Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small saucepan combine cornstarch, basil, majoram, a little of the evaporated milk, and pepper. Stir in remaining milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir sauce, ham, and pasta into vegetables. Heat through.