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PASTA WITH HAM AND PEAS

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Great use for leftover ham! Quick and easy, ham and peas with pasta, cream, and Parmesan.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories Dinner Quick and Easy

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 pound fusili pasta
Salt
2 Tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 Tbsp)
1 1/2 cups diced ham
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1/2 cup cream
1 cup of pasta cooking water (reserved from cooking the pasta)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

Cook the pasta: Heat 4 quarts of water and 2 Tbsp salt in a large pot for the pasta. Once the water starts to boil, add the pasta and cook at a rolling boil, uncovered, until al dente, cooked through, but still a little firm to the bite (the low end of the cooking times given on the package). Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
Heat butter, add garlic, add ham and peas: While you are cooking the pasta, heat the butter in a medium skillet on medium heat until melted. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the ham and the frozen peas.
Add pasta water, cream, Parm, zest, salt, pepper to make sauce: Stir in 1 cup of the pasta cooking water which will help thaw the peas. Stir in 1/2 cup of cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643 kcal, Carbohydrate 77 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1124 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 24 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE HAM, PEA, AND CREAM SAUCE

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Grated lemon zest gives this creamy classic a hit of bright flavor and a little added flair.

Provided by Mindy Fox

Categories Milk/Cream Pasta Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Ham Pea Small Plates

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound farfalle or other short pasta
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 2 large)
4 ounces thick-cut ham (about 4 slices), cut into thin strips
1 cup frozen or fresh shelled peas
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for serving
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan (for serving)

Steps:

Cook farfalle in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain, reserving 2 Tbsp. pasta cooking liquid.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add shallots and 1/2 tsp. salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes (do not brown). Add ham, peas, and cream. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest, 2 Tbsp. parsley, and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
Return pasta to pot. Toss with sauce and reserved pasta cooking liquid; season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates, then top with parsley and Parmesan and season with more pepper.