This is a great way to use up just a bit of leftover meat when there's not enough ham or corned beef for it to be a main dish. If you can scrape together up a cup or two of bits for flavor, you can make a fast dinner.
Saute a chopped onion in butter or olive oil, when partially cooked you can also add grated carrot and chopped celery, if you're using corned beef skip celery and add a big handful or two of slaw cabbage shreds.
Meanwhile, start water boiling and cook pasta.
Add the meat to the simmering onion (and veg) with a little water or broth to help the flavor of the meat get out a bit. Add the cooked, drained pasta and about a cup of fat-free sour cream, stir in a generous cup of rinsed frozen green peas, warm through and then sprinkle with Parmesan or other favorite grated cheese. You can add some reserved pasta water for more moisture or add half a can of cream of chicken soup if you like it "saucier".
Easy Ham and Rice
Same recipe but use precooked rice instead of pasta OR add sufficient broth to cook instant brown rice with the sauteed onion, ham, etc. This is especially good with the celery, carrot, and cabbage included and does not need the cheese.
wonderful served with broccoli, green beans or other favorite green veg, a baked sweet potato (you can do them fast in the microwave just like regular potatoes - or use canned), salad, summer squash in season, etc.
