How To make Creamy(Turkey) Ham Ziti

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%
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