Ingredients
The following ingredients have 7 Servings
- 1 pound ham, cooked and diced
- 1 pound rigatoni or similar pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15 oz.) jar tomato sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella, grated
- 1 (8 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained
- 1/4 -1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instruction
- Add olive oil to a large skillet or pot with a lid. Add ham and brown over medium heat, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, onion powder, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the skillet; stir to combine.
- Stir in pasta and bring to a boil, then cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in pineapple and mozzarella. Turn off burner and let stand covered, about 5 minutes, until pineapple is warm and cheese is melted.
- Fold in fresh basil, and serve immediately!