Creamy Bow-Ties with Ham and Vegetables

Dairy Free
Health score
50%
Creamy Bow-Ties with Ham and Vegetables
30 min.
4
219kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful dish that combines comfort and nutrition? Look no further than our Creamy Bow-Ties with Ham and Vegetables! This dairy-free recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes, but it also serves as a perfect side dish for any meal. With a calorie count of only 219 kcal per serving, you can indulge without the guilt.

The star of this dish is the bow-tie pasta, which provides a fun and appealing shape that pairs beautifully with the vibrant colors of fresh asparagus and baby-cut carrots. The creamy sauce, made from reduced-fat chives-and-onion cream cheese and half-and-half, envelops the pasta and vegetables in a rich, satisfying coating that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Adding cooked ham strips brings a savory depth to the dish, while the hint of dried marjoram elevates the flavor profile, making it a delightful experience for your palate. Whether you're serving it as a side or enjoying it as a light main course, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up a delicious meal that’s both hearty and wholesome!

Ingredients

  • oz farfalle pasta uncooked (farfalle)
  • 0.5 cup chives reduced-fat (from 8-oz container)
  • cup baby carrots 
  • oz asparagus fresh cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1.5 cups finely-chopped ham cooked (1x)
  • 0.3 teaspoon marjoram dried
  • 0.8 cup frangelico 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, mix cream cheese and half-and-half. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in carrots. Cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in asparagus. Cover; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  4. Stir in pasta, ham and marjoram. Cook, stirring occasionally, just until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts

Calories219kcal
Protein26.07%
Fat16.13%
Carbs57.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.75
Glycemic Load
11
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
18.647391308909%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
3.57mg
Kaempferol
1.29mg
Quercetin
8.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:218.67kcal
10.93%
Fat:3.91g
6.02%
Saturated Fat:0.86g
5.35%
Carbohydrates:31.52g
10.51%
Net Carbohydrates:28.14g
10.23%
Sugar:3.63g
4.03%
Cholesterol:30.93mg
10.31%
Sodium:517.81mg
22.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.22g
28.44%
Vitamin A:5059.6IU
101.19%
Selenium:32.42µg
46.32%
Vitamin K:37.32µg
35.54%
Manganese:0.5mg
25.09%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.41%
Phosphorus:232.07mg
23.21%
Vitamin C:16.79mg
20.35%
Copper:0.3mg
14.89%
Vitamin B3:2.87mg
14.37%
Fiber:3.38g
13.52%
Iron:2.4mg
13.36%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.9%
Folate:51.04µg
12.76%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.55%
Zinc:1.83mg
12.22%
Potassium:403.37mg
11.52%
Magnesium:40.94mg
10.23%
Vitamin B12:0.6µg
9.96%
Vitamin B5:0.82mg
8.23%
Vitamin E:0.69mg
4.6%
Calcium:38.56mg
3.86%