Peas and ham are a classic pairing for a good reason. this is an easy recipe that the whole family will love!
How to make ham and pea pasta recipes!
Heat water and salt in a large pot for the pasta. Once the water starts to boil, add the pasta and cook at a rolling boil, Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
While you are cooking the pasta, heat the butter in a medium skillet on medium heat until melted. Add the minced garlic. Stir in the ham and the frozen peas.
Stir in the pasta cooking water which will help thaw the peas. Stir in cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper.
When the pasta is ready, toss it with the sauce in a serving bowl and serve.
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ham and pea pasta
- pot
Equipment
- pot
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound fusilli pasta
- Salt
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced (about 1 Tbsp)
- 1 cups diced ham
- 1 cups frozen peas
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat water and 2 Tbsp salt in a large pot for the pasta. Once the water starts to boil, add the pasta and cook at a rolling boil, Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- While you are cooking the pasta, heat the butter in a medium skillet on medium heat until melted. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the ham and the frozen peas.
- Stir in 1 cup of the pasta cooking water which will help thaw the peas. Stir in 1/4 cup of cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper.
- When the pasta is ready, toss it with the sauce in a serving bowl and serve.
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