Title: Creamy (Turkey) Ham Ziti
Categories: Pasta Main
Yield: 6 Servings

1	lb	Ziti or Penne OR other medium pasta shape, uncooked
1/2	ts	Vegetable oil
12	oz	Lean turkey ham cut into bite-size pieces
1		Red bell pepper; diced
1	c	Non-fat sour cream
10	oz	Frozen spinach thawed and drained well
3/4	c	Skim milk
1/4	c	Dijon mustard
1/4	c	Chopped fresh parsley
2	tb	Minced fresh dill
1	tb	Lemon juice
3/4	ts	Hot sauce
		Salt and pepper to taste

Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, warm the oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the ham and red pepper and cook until browned. Meanwhile, puree the sour cream, spinach, milk, mustard, parsley, dill, lemon juice and hot sauce in a food processor or blender until very smooth. Add the puree to the ham. Heat to a simmer.

When pasta is done, drain it well. Toss pasta with sauce, season with salt and pepper and serve.

Each serving provides: 565 Calories; 31.1g Protein; 95.5 g Carbohydrates; 6.4 g Fat; 32.3 mg Cholesterol; 899 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 10%

Copyright National Pasta Association (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)

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