Best 7 Light And Creamy Pasta With Ham Peas And Mushroom Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of a light and creamy pasta dish that combines the savory goodness of ham, the vibrant sweetness of peas, and the earthy aroma of mushrooms. This delectable recipe promises a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the perfect blend of creamy sauce, succulent ham, tender peas, and aromatic mushrooms, creating a pasta dish that will leave you craving for more.

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CREAMY HAM & MUSHROOM PASTA BAKE



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Use up the leftovers in your fridge with this hearty family supper dish

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

500g bag farfalle
50g butter, plus a little extra
200g small mushroom, halved
bunch spring onions, finely sliced
50g plain flour
500ml milk
140g thickly cut ham, chopped
140g mature cheddar, grated

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, then drain. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6, then melt a little butter in a large saucepan. Fry the mushrooms for a couple of mins, then scoop out and set aside. Use some kitchen paper to wipe out the pan.
  • Melt the remaining butter in the pan, then add most of the onions and soften for 1 min. Stir in the flour for another min, then gradually stir in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce. Increase the heat and bubble the sauce, stirring for a few mins to thicken. Turn off the heat, stir in the ham and most of the cheese, then season to taste.
  • Tip the pasta and mushrooms into a large ovenproof dish, then pour over the sauce and mix well in the dish. Scatter over the remaining cheese and spring onions, then bake for 10 mins until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 89 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1.58 milligram of sodium

CREAMY FETTUCCINE WITH HAM AND PEAS



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When Valerie Holter's husband was stationed with the Navy in Italy, she enjoyed the local cuisine. "I loved the pasta and learned to make this rich dish from frequent restaurant visits," she notes from Waveland, Mississippi. Tip: Valerie recommends preparing it with spinach fettuccine if it's available at your supermarket.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain. Add the ham, peas, cheese, cream and fettuccine to pan. Cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1097mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE HAM, PEA, AND CREAM SAUCE



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Grated lemon zest gives this creamy classic a hit of bright flavor and a little added flair.

Provided by Mindy Fox

Categories     Milk/Cream     Pasta     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Ham     Pea     Small Plates

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound farfalle or other short pasta
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 2 large)
4 ounces thick-cut ham (about 4 slices), cut into thin strips
1 cup frozen or fresh shelled peas
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for serving
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan (for serving)

Steps:

  • Cook farfalle in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain, reserving 2 Tbsp. pasta cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add shallots and 1/2 tsp. salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes (do not brown). Add ham, peas, and cream. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest, 2 Tbsp. parsley, and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
  • Return pasta to pot. Toss with sauce and reserved pasta cooking liquid; season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates, then top with parsley and Parmesan and season with more pepper.

LINGUINE WITH MUSHROOMS & HAM



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This is one of our favorite pasta dishes. I use honey ham from the deli and it really gives the dish good flavor. For reheating leftovers, add a little extra cream and simmer over medium low heat on stove.

Provided by SWEET-UMZ

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package linguine pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 ½ cups whipping cream
¼ pound cooked ham, julienned
1 teaspoon fresh basil leaves, chopped
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • Melt butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and mushrooms in butter until tender. Reduce heat, and slowly stir in cream. Continue cooking until sauce has thickened, add ham and basil, and simmer for 10 more minutes.
  • In a large bowl, toss linguine with cream sauce, and season with freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 145.8 mg, Fat 42.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 24.6 g, Sodium 423.3 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS, HAM AND PEAS



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Make and share this Pasta with Mushrooms, Ham and Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by William Hakala

Categories     Vegetable

Time 31m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 lb white mushroom, quartered (about 6 cups)
5 -6 cups bow tie pasta (or other short dried pasta)
1 cup cooked peas
1 cup fat-free chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cans chopped cooked ham

Steps:

  • In a large skillet (preferably nonstick), heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in mushrooms and ham.
  • Cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain; return pasta to saucepan.
  • Add mushroom-ham mixture, peas, chicken broth and pepper; cook and stir until hot, about 3 minutes.
  • Just before serving, add grated cheese.

LIGHT AND CREAMY PASTA WITH HAM, PEAS, AND MUSHROOM



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I ate a dish at The Olive Garden Restaurant several years ago that I loved. They have since removed it from their menu, so this is my "light" re-creation of it!

Provided by K Conway2

Categories     European

Time 35m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (7 ounce) package cheese tortellini (or larger)
1 (8 ounce) package deli cut ham steaks, cubed (or larger)
8 ounces frozen peas, partially thawed
8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms
2 cups white wine (I use Pinot Grigio)
3/4 pint half-and-half cream (I use fat free)
2 cloves garlic (I use a garlic press to mince them)
3 tablespoons light butter (I use I Can't Believe it's Not Butter, Light)
3 -4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Put 3 tbsp. of light butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. After a minute, put in minced garlic cloves
  • Add 1 cup of white wine then add all of the mushrooms and saute for 3-4 minutes
  • Start to boil the water for the pasta. Add cubed ham and peas to the saute pan then add the remaining 1 cup of white wine and saute for 3-4 minutes
  • Put your pasta in the boiling water. To the saute pan, add 3/4 pint of half & half, then lower the temperature to low-medium heat (so that it doesn't bubble)
  • After 2-3 minutes, add corn starch one tbsp. at a time and stir-the sauce will slowly thicken over 3 to 4 minutes
  • Salt and pepper to taste, serve over the pasta, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, enjoy!

HAM MUSHROOM FETTUCCINE



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I like the fact that I can make this creamy pasta toss in about half an hour, yet it tastes like I spent hours in the kitchen. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham. -Michelle Armistead of Keyport, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces uncooked fettuccine
3/4 pound fully cooked lean ham, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute ham in oil until lightly browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add onion to skillet; saute for 4 minutes. Add mushrooms; saute 3 minutes longer. Stir in the flour, rosemary and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat; add peas and sour cream. Cook 2 minutes longer. Drain fettuccine; stir into the mushroom mixture. Add ham; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 876mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked ham and frozen peas. Also use store-bought or homemade mushroom stock.
  • If you don't have dry white wine, use chicken broth instead.
  • Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a little spice.
  • For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or chives before serving.

Conclusion:

This light and creamy pasta with ham, peas, and mushrooms is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham. The creamy sauce is made with milk and Parmesan cheese, which adds a rich and flavorful taste. The ham, peas, and mushrooms add a variety of textures and flavors to the dish. This pasta is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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