5 from 108 votes
Farfalle with Peas, Ham, and Cream
Farfalle with Peas, Ham, and Cream combines tender pasta with a creamy sauce enriched by ham and sweet peas. Simmered in butter and finished with Parmesan cheese, the sauce lightly coats the farfalle, creating a comforting dish that balances savory and mild sweetness. This recipe suits a hearty lunch or dinner, offering ease in preparation and a satisfying texture with small ham pieces and creamy sauce enveloping the bow-tie pasta.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
671 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 cup pea
- 1 teaspoon butter unsalted
- 4 lices ham
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta n an abundant large pot of salted water according to package directions.
- In a skillet add the peas, butter, ham. Sautee for 5 minutes. Add the cream, salt, pepper, and cook under medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cream is slightly becoming thick. Remove from heat.
- When the pasta is cooked and drained, return to the pan and add the sauce. Stir well and add the cheese.
- Serve nice and hot.
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Notes
- Store leftover farfalle with peas, ham, and cream in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
- Reheating cold pasta may soften it; consume quickly after warming for best texture.
- Freezing this creamy pasta dish is not recommended as it affects texture when thawed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
671kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
91g
(30%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
552mg
(23%)
Potassium
455mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
810IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
14.5mg
(16%)
Calcium
200mg
(20%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 671
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 671kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 91g | 30% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 552mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 810IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14.5mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 200mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.