Countryside Pasta Toss

 

1

cup uncooked rotini pasta (3 ounces)

3/4

pound new potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges

1

cup baby-cut carrots

1

cup broccoli flowerets

1/2

cup snap pea pods

1

tablespoon butter or margarine

2

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1

teaspoon dried dill weed

1/2

teaspoon salt

2

ounces fully cooked ham, cut into thin strips

• 1 Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• 2 While pasta is cooking, place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water in 3-quart saucepan (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place potatoes and carrots in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Steam 5 minutes. Add broccoli and pea pods. Cover and steam about 2 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.
• 3 Place vegetables in medium bowl. Add butter, parsley, dill weed and salt; toss until coated. Add ham and pasta; toss until coated.