Orecchiette Pasta With Ham and Peas
Orecchiette pasta is combined with cream, Parmesan cheese, diced ham, and peas. The recipe is a snap to prepare, and the dish is delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces orecchiette pasta (or medium shells, cavatelli, or elbows)
- 8 ounces cooked ham, diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 10 ounces frozen peas
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (divided use)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water following package directions. Drain the pasta thoroughly in a colander. Return the pasta to the pot and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced ham and cook until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add the cream and peas. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes, or just until the peas are tender. Add 3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and cook, stirring, until the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes. Add about half of the chopped parsley and stir to blend.
- Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss until thoroughly coated. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Put the pasta mixture in a serving bowl and sprinkle with the remaining chopped parsley.
- Serve the pasta with extra Parmesan for sprinkling.
Find it online: https://classic-recipes.com/orecchiette-ham-peas-recipe/