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.

Course entree, Main Course

Cuisine European, Italian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 783kcal

Cost $10

Add olive oil or butter to the skillet. Sauté onion until soft and golden. Add garlic and cook for a couple minutes until soft.
1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ cup onion, diced, 2 cloves garlic, minced
Chop ham into 1 to 2 inch cubes.
1 pound ham
Add ham and chicken broth to the skillet. Cook for a couple of minutes until heated through.
1 cup chicken broth
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
½ pound pasta
Add cream, spices, peas, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Continue to heat on very low heat until pasta is done.
1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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.
fresh basil

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.