LIGHT AND CREAMY PASTA WITH HAM, PEAS, AND MUSHROOM

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Light and Creamy Pasta with Ham, Peas, and Mushroom image

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!

Mr EAS Yt
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pasta dish didn't turn out right. I'm not sure what went wrong.


peace Gift
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This pasta dish is a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needs more seasoning.


Samah Fahed
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I'm not sure about this pasta dish. The combination of ham, peas, and mushrooms seems a bit odd to me.


Gamein Abir
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This pasta dish looks delicious! I love the combination of ham, peas, and mushrooms. I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


BULBUL NIROB
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one definitely caught my eye. It's unique and flavorful, and I can't wait to try it.


Saru Kandel
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover ham. I always have a lot of ham leftover after the holidays, and this is a great way to use it up.


YBG RECORD TV
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this pasta dish. The mushrooms add a lot of flavor, but they're not overpowering.


avil Nepali
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This pasta dish is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They'll never know they're eating peas and mushrooms!


Jayden Reed
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I love that this pasta dish is so light and creamy. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


ss klo
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This pasta dish is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Brent Alexander
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's delicious, easy to make, and affordable. What more could you ask for?


Lipi Haque
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Lily Mai
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I love this pasta dish because it's so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Md Razzak master
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This pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very affordable, which is a bonus.


Nyakallo Nyama
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I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this pasta dish. The peas and mushrooms add a lot of flavor, and the creamy sauce is to die for.


Laila Afroz
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out great.


Omotoyosi Kafilat
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I even got some requests for the recipe. I highly recommend this pasta dish.


Abdoulie Papis Sanneh
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of ham, peas, and mushrooms was delicious, and the creamy sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.