Recipe: Creamy (Turkey) Ham Ziti

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From: Kelly~WA

Creamy (Turkey) Ham Ziti
Serves 6

1 pound Ziti, Penne or other medium pasta
shape, uncooked
1/2 tsp. vegetable oil
12 oz. lean turkey ham, cut into bite-size pieces
1 red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
1 cup non-fat sour cream
1 10-oz. package frozen spinach, thawed and
drained well
3/4 cup skim milk
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp. minced fresh dill
1 tbsp. lemon juice
3/4 tsp. 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.