Countryside Pasta Toss

By brandyc

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked rotini pasta (3 ounces)
• 1/2 pound new potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 1/2 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup baby-cut carrots
• 1/4 cup snap pea pods
• 2 teaspoons butter or margarine
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 ounce fully cooked ham, cut into thin strips

Preparation

Step 1

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place potatoes, broccoli and carrots in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Steam 5 minutes. Add pea pods. Cover and steam about 2 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.

In medium bowl, toss vegetables with butter, parsley, dill weed and salt until coated. Stir in ham and pasta; toss.