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Creamy Fettuccine with Ham and Peas
A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.