Parma Penne

Parma Penne is a light and flavourful Italian pasta dish made with penne, salty Parma ham, and a mix of fresh spring vegetables. It's quick to prepare and easy to customise using whatever vegetables you have on hand.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings People

Ingredients

225 g penne pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion sliced
100 g asparagus tips halved
1 large courgette cut into strips
50 g peas
85 g Parma ham sliced
freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Drain.
225 g penne pasta
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the onion and the vegetables and fry for 3-4 minutes until just tender.
2 tbsp olive oil, 1 small onion, 100 g asparagus, 1 large courgette, 50 g peas
Add the Parma ham and toss together all the ingredients.
85 g Parma ham
Season well with plenty of black pepper.
freshly ground black pepper

Notes

Recipe tips:

For a vegetarian alternative, use finely sliced sundried tomatoes in place of Parma ham.

Use wholemeal pasta instead of white pasta for a higher fibre alternative.

This is great cold as a salad or for a packed lunch.

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