Ham and Pea Pasta
Ham and Pea Pasta is a quick 30 minute dinner that the whole family will love. Easy to find ingredients, combined with a cream sauce and fettuccine make this recipe a total winner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces fettuccine cooked according to package instructions
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup fresh parmesan plus more for serving
- 2 cups cooked ham cubed
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a roaring boil. Add in 2 teaspoons of kosher salt. Add the fettuccine and cook according to the package instructions.
- While the water is coming to a boil, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the wine to the pan and bring to a boil. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until it has reduced by half. Whisk in the heavy cream and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and bring to a low boil. Simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in the parmesan and let the cheese melt.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and toss in the pasta, ham and peas. Top with fresh parsley and additional parmesan if desired and enjoy!