Add color to an otherwise pale-looking pasta dish by using bright vegetables. Carrot, bell pepper and peas will not only give the dish better flavor but will also make it more visually festive.How much salt the dish needs depends on how salty the ham is to start with. If you want to sprinkle grated cheese over the cooked dish, use even less salt after the noodles, ham, vegetables and sour cream have been tossed together.