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.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp kosher salt, for the pasta cooking water
- 8 ounces orecchiette pasta, or medium shells, cavatelli, or elbows
- 1 tbsp butter
- 8 ounces ham, diced
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 10 ounces frozen peas, thawed
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese , plus more for serving
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, divided use
- Fine salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Add the pasta and cook following the package directions. Drain the pasta thoroughly in a colander. Return the pasta to the pot and set aside.1 tbsp kosher salt | 8 ounces orecchiette pasta
- 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 2 to 3 minutes, to heat through. Add 3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and cook, stirring, until the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons of the chopped parsley and stir to blend.1 tbsp butter | 8 ounces ham | 3/4 cup heavy cream | 10 ounces frozen peas | 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese | 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss until thoroughly coated. Season with fine salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.Fine salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Put the pasta mixture in a serving bowl and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley.1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Serve the pasta with extra Parmesan for sprinkling.
Nutrition
Calories: 661kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 1043mgPotassium: 539mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1448IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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