Ingredients
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6 cups uncooked penne pasta
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2 1/2 cups cooked cubed ham
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5 cups raw broccoli florets, broken up small
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1/4 cup butter
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1/2 cup minced white onion
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1 1/2 cups half-and-half
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1 -1 1/4 cup milk
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1 3/4 cups shredded parmesan cheese
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon white pepper
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta in boiling water according to package directions. During the last 5 minutes of boiling, add the raw broccoli flowerets; drain.
- Place cubed ham into empty hot pot; pour cooked penne/broccoli mixture over top and gently toss together.
- While penne is cooking -- melt butter in a medium saucepan over med-low heat; add minced onion and saute until onions are translucent. Do not burn or brown.
- Keep heat on med-low and add half and half, milk, parmesan, salt, white pepper and garlic powder. Stir frequently until heated through, cheese is melted and smooth.
- Pour sauce over cooked penne mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Serve.