Description
This Ham and Pineapple Rigatoni is a delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors, perfectly cooked pasta, and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
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- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked cubed ham
- 8 ounces tomato sauce (1 can)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups rigatoni noodles
- 20 ounces pineapple chunks (1 can, drained)
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tablespoon cilantro leaves (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat stove to medium-high heat.
- In a large skillet, add olive oil and cubed ham and cook until the ham starts to brown.
- Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, onion powder, garlic salt, pepper, and mix until well combined.
- Add the noodles to the mixture and continue stirring until all the ingredients are mixed.
- Bring the pasta to a boil, and cover with a lid.
- Let the pasta boil, covered for about 15 minutes or until the noodles are soft.
- Remove lid, and stir in pineapple.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and top with mozzarella cheese until it melts into the pasta.
- Sprinkle with cilantro before serving as garnish and for extra flavor.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with additional vegetables or spices based on your preference.
- For a creamier sauce, consider adding a splash of cream or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg