Pasta with Ham and Peas

Pasta with ham and peas is an American adaptation of a classic Italian recipe. Easy to make, this pasta will not fail to disappoint your family or friends.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Additional Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: ham and pea pasta, pasta with ham and peas

Servings: servings

Calories: 960kcal

Author: Jenna Fletcher

Equipment

1 Stock pot
1 Garlic crusher You could also dice the garlic by hand if you prefer.
1 Chef or similar knife Any sharp knife will work
1 Tongs You could use a pasta spoon or other spoon to mix the noodles.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter divided
6 cloves garlic
1 pound ham
1 cup peas
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
16 ounces fettuccine
1/2 c Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt and pepper This is to taste

Instructions

Boil the pasta according to the instructions on the package until just al dente.
16 ounces fettuccine
While the pasta cooks, make the sauce.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
When the butter melts, add the garlic and stir it in until fragrant.
6 cloves garlic, 4 tablespoons butter
Add the ham cubes to the hot skillet and saute for about 5 minutes to infuse the butter with ham flavor and get a little color on the ham.
1 pound ham
Once the ham is warmed through, stir in the peas and cook until they are thawed.
1 cup peas
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the extra two tablespoons of butter.
4 tablespoons butter
Toss the pasta with the ham and peas.
Stir in the heavy cream, continuing to toss the pasta until it is coated.
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Finish by stirring in a half cup of parmesan cheese.
1/2 c Parmesan cheese
Serve immediately and enjoy.
1 teaspoon salt and pepper

Notes

Use wide noodles for the recipe, they hold the sauce better.

Use pre-cubed ham to take away the minimal prep-time.

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