macaroni, ham and pepper bake

Name: Macaroni, ham and pepper bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) elbow macaroni; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 - red onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 - 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, drained; 9 ounce(s) diced, smoked ham; 3 tablespoon(s) chicken broth; 2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; - salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup(s) bread crumbs, i used italian style; 3 tablespoon(s) grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoon(s) melted butter

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sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Jan 4, 2014

I make this yummy dish whenever I have left-over ham.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 - red onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 - 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
9 ounces diced, smoked ham
3 tablespoons chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
1 cup bread crumbs, i used italian style
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons melted butter

How To Make macaroni, ham and pepper bake

Step 1

Heat oven to 400. Lightly spray a 2-quart casserole dish w/ cooking spray. Cook pasta as directed, drain. Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and red bell pepper.

Step 2

Cook, stirring until sot. Add tomatoes, ham, broth and oregano. Bring to a boil. Simmer 3-5 mins. Remove from heat and stir in macaroni.
Step 3

Season w/ salt and pepper. Spoon into casserole dish. In small bowl, combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and butter. Sprinkle over casserole. Place dish on a baking sheet. Bake 20 mins, or until bubbly.
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