Snap Peas & Ham Alfredo

24 oz. penne pasta
Alfredo sauce
1 1/2 c. chopped broccoli (frozen)
2 c. sugar snap peas (fresh or frozen)
1/4 c. water
2 c. cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 tea. oregano
1/8 tea. pepper

Prepare pasta as directed. Meanwhile, steam peas and broccoli in 1/4 c. water. Drain. Stir veggies, ham, oregano and pepper in with drained pasta and pour on alfredo sauce to taste. Cook and stir until heated through.

Red Potatoes & Ham

Warning: this is a bit less than "healthy", but of course, ridiculously yummy.... and don't forget it's a slow cooker recipe.

2 lbs. red potatoes, quartered
2 c. cooked ham- in chunks
1 can cream of potato soup
1 envelope dry ranch dressing
8 oz. cream cheese- softened

Put potatoes and ham in slow cooker. Mix soup and ranch in separate bowl, then pour over potatoes and ham, stir until well combined. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hrs. Add cream cheese during last hour. Stir before serving.

Note: throw in some frozen vegetables with the potatoes while you're at it. I particularly like broccoli!

Ham & Asparagus Pasta

4 c. dry bowtie pasta
10 oz. frozen asparagus (or broccoli)
8 oz. cubed ham
8 oz. chive & onion cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. milk

In large pot, cook pasta. Add veggies the last 5 minutes and then the ham for the last minute or two. Drain. In smaller saucepan, heat cream cheese and stir in milk until thick and saucy. Pour over pasta and serve.

Serves 4