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I make a version of this, with diced cukes, rotini, diced cheddar, dic...

Jennifer L., Hayward, WI on 4/09

Creamy Pesto Garden Pasta

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Level: Easy

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Pair familiar ingredients with new ideas to create surprising, easy dishes your family will request over and over again.

Pasta, veggies and ham in a creamy pesto cheese sauce will make this easy-to-prepare dish a surefire winner with the family.

Prep: 10 min

Cooking: 15 min

Yields: 10 servings

Ingredients

1 box (12 oz.) dry tri-color rotini or spiral shaped pasta
1 bag (16 oz.) frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrot medley
1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
2 cups (8-oz. pkg.) shredded Italian cheese blend or Monterey Jack cheese
3 tablespoons jarred or refrigerated pesto with basil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups (8 oz.) cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

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Directions

COOK pasta according to package directions, adding frozen vegetables to boiling pasta water for last 2 minutes of cooking time; drain. Return pasta and vegetables to cooking pot.

MEANWHILE, COMBINE evaporated milk, cheese, pesto and black pepper in medium saucepan. Cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat.

POUR cheese sauce over pasta and vegetables. Add ham; stir until combined.

Remember to follow baking instructions before consuming.

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Recipe Reviews

Jennifer L. , Hayward, WI
April 2009

Creamy Pesto Garden Pasta

I make a version of this, with diced cukes, rotini, diced cheddar, diced ham, and ranch dressing. Always a big hit..

Benjamin Y. , Knoxville, TN
March 2008

Tasty and Easy

This was easy to put together and tasted fine..

Nichole H. , NIPOMO, CA
March 2008

Yummy

This recipe was very tasty. My kids, ages 2 & 4 ate it all up!!.

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NUTRITION FACTS
Amount Per Serving 10 servings
Serving Size 1/10 of recipe
Calories 330
Calories from Fat. 110
% Daily Value
Total Fat 12g	18%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 560mg	23%
Carbohydrates 36g	12%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Sugars 5g
Protein 19g
Vitamin A	50%
Vitamin C	15%
Calcium	30%
Iron	10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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