Creamy One-Pot Pasta with Ham and Veggies
Creamy One-Pot Pasta with Ham and Veggies pairs tender farfalle with savory ham, sweet peas and carrots, and a rich Parmesan finish in a velvety sauce. It’s comforting and balanced, ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual family gathering when you want something hearty without multiple pans.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy One-Pot Pasta with Ham and Veggies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ham and the onion, and sauté for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes.
- 2
Whisk the chicken broth, half-and-half, and flour in a bowl until smooth, then pour the mixture into the pot. Stir in the farfalle pasta, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- 3
Add the peas and the carrots. Cook until the pasta is cooked through, about 8 more minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
- Calories 537.29 kcal High 27%
- Protein 33.57 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 77.83 g 28%
- Total Fat 9.38 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.61 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 62.74 mg High 21%
- Sodium 1733.54 mg High 75%
- Dietary Fiber 6.14 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 10.64 g --
- Added Sugars 1.69 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 180.38 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 3.42 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 268.15 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 168.42 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 3.14 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy One Pot Pasta with Ham and Veggies is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Diced Ham, Diced Yellow Onion, and Farfalle Pasta. Each serving provides about 537.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy One-Pot Pasta with Ham and Veggies made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Diced Ham, Diced Yellow Onion, Farfalle Pasta, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy One-Pot Pasta with Ham and Veggies?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 537.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy One-Pot Pasta with Ham and Veggies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Creamy One-Pot Pasta with Ham and Veggies healthy?
- Creamy One-Pot Pasta with Ham and Veggies has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 537.29 calories and 33.57 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1733.54 mg (75% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.61 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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