Schinkennudeln (Ham & Cheese Pasta)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
703 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
German
Schinkennudeln (Ham & Cheese Pasta)
Description
Schinkennudeln (Ham & Cheese Pasta) starts with cooking orecchiette pasta until al dente and reserving some cooking water. Meanwhile, shallots and garlic are sautéed in olive oil to develop mild sweetness and aroma. Diced ham and frozen peas join the pan, warming through and blending flavors.
Adding the reserved pasta water helps incorporate the sautéed mixture with the pasta, allowing the cheese to melt and coat each piece evenly. The use of Parmesan and Colby Jack cheeses adds a balance of sharp and mild, creamy flavor. Lemon zest brightens the dish, enhancing overall taste complexity. Seasoning with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper rounds out the flavor profile.
The use of orecchiette lends a specific texture and shape ideal for catching bits of ham and cheese, so each mouthful is well-composed. The dish can be served as a light main or a hearty side, providing a satisfying combination of pasta and savory ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups ham diced
- 1 pound orecchiette pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 shallot thinly sliced
- 3 garlic roughly chopped, cloves
- 1 ½ cups peas frozen
- ½ cup pasta cooking water
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ½ cup Colby jack cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- salt kosher salt and freshly cracked
- black pepper kosher salt and freshly cracked
Instructions
- Heat a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet on medium heat until melted. Add the shallot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Add the chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in the cubed ham and the frozen peas and toss to combine.
- Add in the reserved pasta cooking water and then the pasta and 2 varieties of cheese. Season with salt and pepper and lemon zest. Toss to combine and serve as needed.
Notes
- Orecchiette is recommended because its shape holds more ham and cheese per bite, enhancing each mouthful with balanced flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 703 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 703kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 98g | 33% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 889mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 481mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 689IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 271mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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