Pasta with Peas and Ham
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
783 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Pasta with Peas and Ham
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Pasta with peas and ham is a classic Italian dish that combines the savory flavors of ham with the sweetness of peas and the comfort of pasta.
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Ingredients
- ½ pound pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ham
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- fresh basil
Instructions
- Add olive oil or butter to the skillet. Sauté onion until soft and golden. Add garlic and cook for a couple minutes until soft.
- Chop ham into 1 to 2 inch cubes.
- Add ham and chicken broth to the skillet. Cook for a couple of minutes until heated through.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
- Add cream, spices, peas, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Continue to heat on very low heat until pasta is done.
- Drain pasta reserving about one cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Add about one cup of the pasta cooking water and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat. Garnish with fresh basil. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- The basil in this pasta dish is not just a pretty garnish. It is important to add it for the flavor.
- Cook pasta al dente.
- Do not overheat the dish after adding the cream. Keep the burner on the lowest setting.
- This is a great use for your leftover holiday ham.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days. Do not freeze.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
783kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Cholesterol
147mg
(49%)
Sodium
2366mg
(99%)
Potassium
571mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
977IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
219mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 783 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 783kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 2366mg | 99% |
| Potassium | 571mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 977IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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