macaroni, ham and pepper bake

Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

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

yield 6 -8
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For macaroni, ham and pepper bake

  • 1 lb
    elbow macaroni
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1
    red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 lg
    red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1
    14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 9 oz
    diced, smoked ham
  • 3 Tbsp
    chicken broth
  • 2 tsp
    dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 c
    bread crumbs, i used italian style
  • 3 Tbsp
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp
    melted butter

How To Make macaroni, ham and pepper bake

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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