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Ham and Pea Pasta

This one pot ham and pea pasta recipe is quick, simple, and a perfect way to use up leftover ham from the holidays!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 441 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 (10 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 3 cups fusilli pasta
  • 4 dashes Italian seasoning
  • 1-2 cups cooked ham chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional) to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a fairly large pot. Add the onion and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant; about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the chicken broth, half-and-half, pasta, and Italian seasoning. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Once it's boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for 10 minutes, giving it a stir every so often.
  4. The pasta should be about done - give it a taste, and if it's nearly cooked, add in the ham and peas. Cook it for another 5 minutes or so until the ham and peas are warmed through.
  5. Serve immediately with parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • This recipe is accurate as tested on my stove. However, stoves (especially electric ones) can vary, so if you notice the pasta is not yet cooked and there doesn't seem to be enough liquid, I suggest using your best judgment and adding a bit more liquid as needed, a half cup at a time until the pasta is cooked. 
  • Some pastas absorb more liquid than others, so I suggest sticking to the type of pasta I recommend in this recipe.
  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition Information

Calories 441kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 641mg (27%) Potassium 515mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 723IU (14%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 172mg (17%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 441

% Daily Value*

Calories 441kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 641mg 27%
Potassium 515mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 723IU 14%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 172mg 17%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.