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Pasta with Peas, Ham, and Cream
by Beth Tao
serves: 4
  Pasta with Peas, Ham, And Cream
Ingredients:
  1 pound   pasta of any kind
  3 tablespoons   butter
  1   small onion
  1/2 cup   frozen or shelled fresh peas
  2 tablespoons   water
  4 ounces   cooked ham, cut into thin strips
  3/4 cup   heavy cream
  1/4 cup   grated pamesan cheese
    salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, warm 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. When the butter starts to bubble, add onion and ccok for 3-4 minutes, until translucent, stirring often.

3. Add the peas and water to the pan and cook 3 minutes, stirring. Stir in the ham and cook 2 minutes. Add the cream; bring to a low simmer and cook 5 minutes.

4. Drain pasta; place in a large serving bowl. Stir remaining 2 tablespoons butter into the cream mixture over low heat until melted. Stir in the cheese. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.