Vibrant Stir-Fried Pasta with Ham, Vegetables, and Herbs

Ingredients

- 1/2 pound pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pasta:
Cook 1/2 pound of pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
PT10M
10 minutes

2. Cook the Bacon and Ham:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until it is crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Add the diced ham to the same skillet, cooking in the bacon fat until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside with the bacon.
PT8M
8 minutes

3. Sauté Vegetables:
In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the asparagus and bell peppers, cooking until they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the peas and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
PT7M
7 minutes

4. Combine Ingredients:
Reduce the heat to low and return the bacon and ham to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, the zest of 1 lemon, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Toss well to combine.
PT3M
3 minutes

5. Season and Serve:
Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt to the pasta mixture. Toss until everything is well combined and the cheese has melted. Garnish with chopped basil and serve immediately.
PT2M
2 minutes

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Stir-fry pasta, Ham and vegetable pasta, Herb-infused pasta, Basil pasta dish, Parmesan pasta, Lemon pasta, Easy dinner recipe, Weeknight meal, Flavorful pasta, Quick pasta dinner

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1200 calories

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