Creamy Ham and Pea Pasta
Pasta tossed with sweet peas and salty ham in a parmesan cream sauce, the 25-minute dinner that rescues leftover ham.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 12 oz pasta
- 1.5 cups diced ham
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup grated parmesan
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp butter
- salt and black pepper
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Boil the pasta in well-salted water until al dente, adding the frozen peas for the last 2 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ham until its edges brown, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic for 30 seconds, then pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 4
Add the drained pasta and peas to the skillet with the parmesan and toss, splashing in pasta water until the sauce turns silky.
- 5
Season with black pepper and a little salt, and serve with extra parmesan on top.
