Ingredients
2
cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (4 ounces)
2
tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1
medium red onion, cut into thin wedges
1
bag (16 ounces) frozen cauliflower, carrots and snow pea pods
2
cups julienne strips fully cooked ham
1/2
teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4
teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Preparation
Cook and drain pasta as directed on package in 3-quart saucepan; set aside. Wipe saucepan dry with paper towel.
Heat oil in same saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender; reduce heat to medium. Stir in cauliflower mixture. Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower mixture is crisp-tender.
Stir in ham, fennel, pepper and pasta. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.