5 from 54 votes
Rich and Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo with Ham and Peas
This recipe prepares rich and creamy fettuccine Alfredo combined with tender ham and sweet peas. The heavy cream sauce, infused with sautéed garlic and shallots, coats the al dente pasta and peas, while melted Parmesan cheese adds savory depth. The ham provides a salty, meaty contrast, creating a satisfying and hearty pasta suitable for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
-8 Servings
Calories:
608 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound fettuccini pasta cooked in salted water according to manufacturer's directions
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic minced
- 1 shallot minced, small
- 1/4 cup white wine optional
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cheese parmesan or a combination of Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
- 6-8 ounces ham sliced or diced
- 1 1/2 cup pea frozen
Instructions
- Cook pasta Al dente according to packaged directions. Add peas the last minute of cooking.
- In a small saucepan heat oil over medium. Add shallots and garlic and cook until fragrant (careful not to burn!). Add wine and cook until alcohol burn off. Add cream until heated. Strain liquid in another heat proof bowl (optional) and discard shallots.
- Return liquid to saucepan and add cheese and pepper. Stir until melted. Add ham to warm.
- Combine pasta with peas and Alfredo sauce. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
608kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
(76%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
1860mg
(78%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 -8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 608
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 608kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1860mg | 78% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.