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Roasted Walnut and Ham Pasta

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 3/16/18Updated: 4/20/19

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Roasted Walnut and Ham Pasta

 Roasted Walnut and Ham Pasta is easy to make and the perfect solution for leftover ham.  Ham Pasta

I love a dinner that can come together in minutes but taste like something fancy.  This Roasted Walnut and Ham Pasta is one of them.  The flavor combination is spot on and it’s got a great texture combination too.  The fact that it uses leftovers is an added bonus.  In my earlier post for Slow Cooker Ham with Brown Sugar and Maple Syrup.   I mentioned I often make a ham just so I can have leftovers.  This pasta dish is one of the reasons to make a ham!

ham and noodles

This dish would also be yummy with some crisp bacon if you don’t have ham.  I used a linguine noodle but feel free to use your favorite form of pasta.  The dinner comes together so quickly.  Just heat up some olive oil, add garlic, shallots and red pepper flakes and stir.  Add in the walnuts and ham and then add in your cooked pasta.  Dinner is ready and it is so yummy!

Leftover Ham Pasta

Besides being easy, I love how light and flavorful this ham pasta dish is.

I love me a good red sauce but sometimes I’m in the mood for something a little lighter and quicker.  This is it.  If you are looking for a good  red sauce though, I’ve shared my favorite spaghetti with meat sauce here.  I am also a big fan of brown butter and pasta and this Brown Butter Pasta is a copycat recipe from a local restaurant.

Roasted Walnut and Ham PastaAdd a green salad and some crunchy bread and you’ve got a perfect quick and easy dinner that the whole family is going to love.  A garnish of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley are all you need.

Ham Pasta Recipe

Check out more of my easy pasta dishes:

  • Spicy Tomato Pasta
  • Lemon Basil Pasta with Toasted Walnuts
  • Lite Pasta

My favorite kitchen items I used to make this ROASTED WALNUT AND HAM PASTA:

REDMOND REAL SALT – this is my favorite, daily use salt.  It’s unrefined, unprocessed, just the way nature made it!

PASTA POT – perfect for cooking pasta or steaming vegetables

PASTA/SALAD BOWLS – these pretty white bowls work for pasta, salad or soup.

Ham Pasta Recipe

5 from 5 votes
Roasted Walnut and Ham Pasta

Ham Pasta with Roasted Walnuts

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Ham, Pasta, and Roasted Walnuts and tossed in a light olive oil.
serves: 6 servings
Prep:10 minutes
Cook:20 minutes
Total:30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. pasta of choice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 5 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1/8 cup shallots, minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups ham, sliced thinly or diced
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.  Add pasta and cook to desired doneness.  I like mine cooked through but still a little firm.  Drain pasta.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil.  Add in garlic, shallots and red pepper flake and stir until fragrant, do not allow garlic to brown.  
  • Add in walnuts and cook until nuts become fragrant and smell toasted.
  • Stir in ham pieces and cook until ham is warmed through and begins to brown on the edges.
  • Toss in pasta and stir to mix.  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.  Add in additional olive oil if pasta  seems dry.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 611kcal (31%) Carbohydrates: 58g (19%) Protein: 20g (40%) Fat: 32g (49%) Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) Cholesterol: 25mg (8%) Sodium: 488mg (21%) Potassium: 327mg (9%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 2g (2%) Vitamin A: 190IU (4%) Vitamin C: 2.4mg (3%) Calcium: 80mg (8%) Iron: 1.9mg (11%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Main Dish
Cuisine:American, Italian
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  1. Ruth Schick says

    Posted on 1/31 at 10:16 am

    I am thinking of making this tonight. One half cup of olive oil seems like a lot. Is it possible to make it with less? Is this a typo perhaps?

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    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 2/1 at 7:17 am

      You can definitely add less if you prefer.

      Reply
  2. Kathryn Warrior says

    Posted on 4/23 at 8:17 am

    I made this Roasted Walnut Ham Pasta dish for the first time yesterday. I used rotini pasta and added broccoli to it. I cooked the broccoli with the pasta the last few minutes of the pasta cooking. We enjoyed this dish and appreciated that it didn’t have a heavy sauce. I’ll definitely make this again.

    Reply
  3. Kat says

    Posted on 10/24 at 7:55 pm

    This was so delicious! I was surprised by how much the walnuts came through- in a good way. I loved the saltiness of the ham and parmesan and that it wasn’t too heavy. Next time I will try half butter, half olive oil, just to add a little richness. But there will be a next time! Everyone (even the picky ones!) cleared their plates. Winner dinner!

    Reply
  4. Susanna Stokman says

    Posted on 4/3 at 7:36 pm

    This was SO good!! I made your amazing ham for Easter and a few days later got an email about leftover ham recipes, nice 😉 So I gave this one a go, watched my husband politely ask about why there were nuts in there, put a little on his plate to try it, and then proceed to have thirds! It was super easy and super delish! I used pecans instead of walnuts as that’s what was in the pantry, and it worked out great! I love your blog!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 4/3 at 7:50 pm

      Susanna, I love hearing this! Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know how much you enjoyed the recipes. Now, you’ve got me craving that pasta again! It is so good and so easy!!!

      Reply

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