Penne and Ham Primavera

Need a great recipe for leftovers?  After making a spiral ham I always have leftovers.  This is a great recipe to use up a bit of that ham.

Penne and Ham Primavera

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne or mostaccioli pasta

1 cup sliced zucchini

1 cup sliced yellow summer squash

2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

1/2 cup salad dressing

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Coarsely ground pepper, if desired

Directions

Cook pasta as directed on package, adding zucchini and yellow squash during last 3 to 4 minutes of cooking; drain.

Return pasta mixture to saucepan; add ham and dressing. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Sprinkle with basil, cheese and pepper.  A great addition to this dish is sauteed swiss chard fresh from the garden.