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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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