BOW-TIE PASTA WITH HAM, LEEKS, AND PEAS

BOW-TIE PASTA WITH HAM, LEEKS, AND PEAS image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Salt and Pepper
12 oz. bow tie pasta (farfalle)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 leek white and light green parts, chopped
2 cups frozen peas
1 cup half-and-half
4 oz. deli ham, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes or as package label directs. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leek and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add peas and half-and-half and bring t a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in ham. Season with salt and pepper. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Add pasta to skillet along with cheese and toss to coat, adding cooking water as necessary to moisten. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan on the side.