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Pasta with Peas, Ham, and Cream by Beth Tao serves: 4	No ratings Rating Details Rate this recipe Printable View Print Index Cards

Pasta with Peas, Ham, And Cream

Ingredients:

1 pound

pasta of any kind

3 tablespoons

butter

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.

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Pasta/Rice/Potatoes