Ham, Cannellini, Bacon and Artichoke Pasta

A quick and delicious pasta and a great way to use your leftover ham.

Serves: 4
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients

• 4 slices Smithfield Thick Sliced Bacon, chopped
• 1/2 cup Smithfield Ham, grated or chopped
• 1 pound medium shell pasta (any pasta will do in a pinch)
• 1 can cannellini beans, strained and washed
• 1 can artichoke hearts, quartered
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 5 tablespoons white wine (optional)
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• Salt to taste
• Rosemary for garnish

Steps

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add pasta. Continue to cook pasta 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, cook the bacon until nearly cooked through and fat has melted. Add rosemary and garlic to pan and saute an additional 2 minutes. Next, add the artichokes, beans, wine and pepper and olive oil. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the artichoke slices are heated through. Strain the pasta and mix it in a large bowl with the artichoke sauce. Add the parmesan and salt to taste.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a crisp green salad.

This recipe was specially prepared and created by Paula Deen for Smithfield. Recipe and photo courtesy of Smithfield.

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