Thank goodness for quick and easy pasta dinners using whatever is in my refrigerator and pantry. Using left over spiral ham I quickly cubed it and fried it up to help it release its smoky flavor more commonly associated with crispy bacon. Next, I sauteed some minced garlic on low eat just enough to soften it without burning it. Combined with some tomatoes, edamame (peas would have worked just fine, too), fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar, I tossed everything including the pasta with some salt and pepper. And dinner was served. I’m guessing some of you might have all you need for this dish at home. If you don’t have ham, feel free to substitute bacon, chicken, or sausage for the meat. Enjoy!
Smoky Ham Tomato Edamame Pasta
Author: Savory Sweet Life
Recipe type: Pasta
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Serves: 4
An easy pasta dinner made with ham, tomatoes, and edamame
Ingredients
- ½ pound pasta (your choice), cooked al dente and drained
- ½ pound cubed cooked ham
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cooked edamame
- ¼ cup chopped basil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook ham in a dry pan on medium high heat for 3-5 minutes until you see charring on the sides of the ham, and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat. Add garlic and remove from heat immediately. Allow the garlic to gently cook for one minute. Stir in the balsamic vinegar. Add the pasta back to the pan and toss it with the tomatoes, edamame, and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
I just made a version of this and linked you up to my blog. Thanks for the recipe it was a great hit!
Kimberly @ mypinterestreality.com
Beautiful flavors, really easy too, served up in under 20 minutes. the balsamic adds a subtly sweet undertone to the dish.
Looks delicious. Can’t wait to try this out.
this is a great post,thanks
What an inspiring recipe. Love the smoky ham with edamame paired together. Fantastic blog!
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This looks so good! I love when I’m able to whip things up at the last minute just by rummaging through my fridge! This definitely seems quick and easy enough to make it a weeknight dinner.
How easy and delicious. Making me hungry!
This was fabulous! I made it for dinner the other night and man, was it yummy!! Thanks for sharing, Alice!
Oh man…where is my fork!? That looks fabulous! I can’t wait to throw this together…it’s perfect for summer!
I just finished dinner, but now I’m hungry again after reading this! Sounds so summery, I love it!
I love that when it seems like there is nothing to make for dinner, pasta always works and is always satisfying! This recipe looks yummy…and I have actually never had edamame before, but am looking forward to trying something new!
This looks and sound so good!
Yum! I love edamame in salad 🙂
mmmmmmmm this looks delish
i wish i lived at your house!
Yum! This pasta looks pretty amazing – I love all the colors! It doesn’t look too difficult either – definitely doable for me and my more basic cooking expertise!!!
this looks great! so nice to have easy options for a meal. Love the edamame!
This is my kind of meal! I love making recipes with the thinks I have on hand!
I often throw “whatevers” into the pasta when I’ve nothing planned for dinner. And yes, always have these ingredients on-hand! This would also be a delicious cold pasta salad for a BBQ.