Creamy Fettuccine with Ham and Peas

Name: Creamy Fettuccine with Ham and Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 1 pound dry fettuccine noodles; 2 2 cups frozen peas; 2 2 tablespoons butter; 2 2 garlic cloves; 1 ½ 1 ½ cups lowfat milk; 1 (8-ounce) 1 (8-ounce) package light or regular cream cheese; 8 8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham; ⅓ ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
6 Servings
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Creamy Fettuccine with Ham and Peas

Iris Warren

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A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1 pound dry fettuccine noodles
2 2 cups frozen peas
2 2 tablespoons butter
2 2 garlic cloves finely minced
1 ½ 1 ½ cups lowfat milk I used 1%
1 (8-ounce) 1 (8-ounce) package light or regular cream cheese cubed
8 8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
⅓ ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

In a large pot, boil the fettuccine according to package directions. Add the peas during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain the pasta and peas in a colander and set aside.
While the pasta is boiling, in a large 12-inch skillet or a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in the cubed cream cheese, whisking or stirring until it is well combined with the butter and garlic and the mixture is relatively smooth.
Slowly whisk in the milk and continue stirring and cooking until the mixture is bubbly and hot, 1-2 minutes. Remove the skillet or pot from the heat and stir in the ham and Parmesan cheese.
Return the pasta and peas to the large pot they cooked in and pour in the sauce. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with black pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 579kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 124mg (41%) Sodium 792mg (33%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%)