Receta National Cookbook Month – Cheesy Ham and Pasta

Filed in $10 Dinners, Meatless Meals on October 16, 2009 with no comments

The weather here has turned cold and wet, and that means it’s comfort food time! Since comfort food and cookbooks go together, the other night I made this family favorite, Cheesy Ham and Pasta and served it with the last of the summer tomatoes.

Meatless Cheesy Ham and Pasta with heirloom tomatoes

This is another simple recipe for all you “efficient” cooks out there, and prepared using only one pot! To make 4 servings cook 3/4 lb. of pasta according to package directions. A medium shaped pasta like bow-ties, wagon wheels, shells, etc. all work well here. Add 3/4 cup of frozen peas to the pot during the last 4-5 minutes.

While the pasta is…