ham and pea pasta
Peas and ham are a classic pairing for a good reason. this is an easy recipe that the whole family will love!
Servings: 3
Calories: 537kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1093mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 970IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2mg