*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         CREAMY (TURKEY) HAM ZITI

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Main Dish
                Quick

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Ziti or Penne
                        -OR other medium pasta
                        -shape, uncooked
     1/2   ts           Vegetable oil
  12       oz           Lean turkey ham
                        - cut into bite-size pieces
   1                    Red bell pepper -- diced
   1       c            Non-fat sour cream
  10       oz           Frozen spinach
                        - thawed and drained well
     3/4   c            Skim milk
     1/4   c            Dijon mustard
     1/4   c            Chopped fresh parsley
   2       tb           Minced fresh dill
   1       tb           Lemon juice
     3/4   ts           Hot sauce
                        Salt and pepper to taste

  Prepare pasta according to package directions. While
  pasta is cooking, warm the oil over medium heat in a
  large skillet. Add the ham and red pepper and cook
  until browned. Meanwhile, puree the sour cream,
  spinach, milk, mustard, parsley, dill, lemon juice and
  hot sauce in a food processor or blender until very
  smooth. Add the puree to the ham. Heat to a simmer.
  
  When pasta is done, drain it well. Toss pasta with
  sauce, season with salt and pepper and serve.
  
  Each serving provides: 565 Calories; 31.1g Protein;
  95.5 g Carbohydrates; 6.4 g Fat; 32.3 mg Cholesterol;
  899 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 10%
  
  Copyright National Pasta Association
  (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)
 


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