PASTA SHELLS WITH PEAS AND HAM

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A great homey pasta dish! Recipe compliments of Fast Expert, Amy Tornquist of Food & Wine magazine.

Provided by Judith N.

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb small shell pasta
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
10 ounces frozen peas
1/4 lb county ham or 1/4 lb prosciutto, thinly sliced and coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
1/3 cup chopped dill
salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain the shells, return them to the pot and toss with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil to prevent sticking.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat until golden, about 4 minutes. Add the peas and ham and cook until the peas are hot and the ham in lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the cream and stock and simmer over moderate heat until thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir the cream sauce into the shells. Add the parmesan and dill and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 932.7, Fat 45.8, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 129, Sodium 648.9, Carbohydrate 101.1, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 7, Protein 28.9

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