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Pasta with Ham and Peas Recipe

Sweet, salty, and creamy --- that's what you'll get in every delicious serving of Pasta with Ham and Peas.  Ready in thirty minutes, so make sure you add it to your collection of quick weeknight dinners!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2
Calories: 624kcal
Author: Neriz

Equipment

  • Chopping board
  • Kitchen knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Grater

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces pasta (200 grams)
  • 1 & 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small shallot, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1 cup ham, chopped into small cubes
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated (plus more for serving)
  • salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Start by boiling salted water in a pot and cooking the pasta as per package instruction.
  • Heat the oil on a medium or large pan over medium-high heat.
  • Once the oil is ready, add the chopped shallot.
  • Cook until the shallot turn soft.
  • Add the ham and peas.
  • Cook for about 2 minutes, uncovered and mixing often.
  • Pour the cream and mix.
  • Cover the pan with a lid and bring sauce to a boil.
  • Adjust the heat to medium, then keep simmering for at least 2 more minutes.
  • Remove the lid and add the grated cheese.
  • Mix to combine the cheese with the rest of the ingredients.
  • By this time, the pasta should be ready --- so add it directly into the pan.
  • Mix everything, making sure that the pasta is coated with the sauce.
  • Transfer into plates and garnish with more grated Parmigiano Reggiano on top.
  • Serve your pasta with ham and peas --- enjoy!

Notes

  • Cook's Tip #1:  Chop the ham into a size that you prefer --- use the shape and size of the pasta as a general guide.
  • Cook's Tip #2:  Add some pasta water if you think there is not enough sauce after adding the cooked pasta.  Then mix to combine evenly with the ham, peas, and cream sauce.
  • Cook's Tip #3:  Garnish with a dash of ground black pepper on top when serving.  It provides a subtle contrast to the creaminess of this ham and pea pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1188IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 353mg | Iron: 2mg