pretty penne ham skillet

Ingredients

• 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
• 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 large sweet red pepper, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 tablespoon ham flavored soup base
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese