Creamy Ham and Red Bell Pepper Pasta

Name: Creamy Ham and Red Bell Pepper Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces Spaghetti; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion; ½ large red bell pepper; 2 cloves garlic; 8 ounces ham; ¼ cup milk; ¼ cup heavy cream; 2 ounces cream cheese; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 5 large fresh basil leaves; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
635 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Creamy Ham and Red Bell Pepper Pasta

Iris Warren

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This creamy ham and red pepper pasta recipe combines cooked ham with cream, cream cheese, Parmesan, and basil to create a delicious sauce to top lovely al dente spaghetti.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces Spaghetti
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion diced
½ large red bell pepper diced
2 cloves garlic minced
8 ounces ham cut in 1/2” cubes
¼ cup milk
¼ cup heavy cream
2 ounces cream cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
5 large fresh basil leaves
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add the spaghetti and a tablespoon of salt. Cook the pasta for the length of time indicated on the package.
While the pasta cooks proceed with the creamy ham and red pepper sauce. In a large, deep sided skillet melt the butter over medium high heat.
Add the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Cover and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion has softened and is translucent - about 6 to 7 minutes.
Add the diced ham to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the ham is warmed through.
Add the milk, cream, and cream cheese. Cook, stirring, until the cream cheese has melted.
Add the Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, basil, and parsley. Stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium low. Cover the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes more.
Add the drained pasta to the pan with the sauce. Toss to combine the pasta with the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add some of the pasta cooking water one ladle full at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Top individual servings with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

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Serving 1 Calories 635kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 3205mg (134%) Potassium 474mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1634IU (33%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 354mg (35%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 635 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1
Calories	635kcal	32%
Carbohydrates	49g	16%
Protein	32g	64%
Fat	34g	52%
Saturated Fat	18g	90%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	110mg	37%
Sodium	3205mg	134%
Potassium	474mg	10%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	1634IU	33%
Vitamin C	27mg	30%
Calcium	354mg	35%
Iron	2mg	11%