Corn, Ham & Pasta Toss

By ctaubenheim

From: Fast & Healthy Magazine

Ingredients

• 8 oz (2 1/4 cups) uncooked bow tie pasta or 2 3/4 cups uncooked rotini
• 2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 3/4 cup cubed reduced fat cooked ham (4 oz)
• 2 tsp margarine or butter
• 1/2 cup sliced green oninos
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup reduced fat cream cheese (from 8oz tub)
• 1/2 cub skim milk
• Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepan, cook pasta to desire doneness as directed on package, adding corn during last 6 minutes and ham during last minute of cooking time. Drain well. Meanwhile melt margarine in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell pepper; cook and stir until tender. Reduce heat to medium-low; using wire whisk, beat in cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add pasta mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley.

Calories: 380
Fat; 7g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Carbs: 62g
Sodium: 340mg