Creamy Pasta Shells with Broccoli and Ham
Creamy Past Head to the store and pick up broccoli florets, onion, butter, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the unsalted butter you could follow this main course with the Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding as a dessert.
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.
Add broccoli for last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking time.
While pasta is cooking, melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet.
Add onion and saut until softened, about 3 minutes.
Add ham and cook, stirring, 2 minutes longer. Stir in cream, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
Scrape cream mixture into pot with pasta and broccoli.
Add cheese and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately, passing more Parmesan, if desired.