ORECCHIETTE PASTA WITH PEAS, HAM, AND CREAM

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An easy Orecchiette Pasta recipe with Peas, Ham, and Cream

Provided by Michael Lomonaco

Categories     Milk/Cream     Pasta     Sauté     Ham     Pea

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound orecchiette pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1 small white onion, diced, (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup frozen or shelled fresh peas
2 tablespoon water
4 ounces cooked ham, cut into thin strips
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
N/A pepper

Steps:

  • 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 cook for 3 to 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 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.

Todd Desborough
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The orecchiette pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The peas and ham added a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


MusicInsight
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This was a very tasty dish! The orecchiette pasta was a great choice, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. The peas and ham added a nice touch of sweetness and saltiness. I would definitely make this dish again.


Anthony Bowdah
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, different vegetables, and different meats. It's always delicious and it's a great way to use up leftovers.


Among Us Sam and Cat
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The orecchiette pasta cooks quickly and the sauce is simple to make. I always have the ingredients on hand so I can make this dish at a moment's notice.


Ifftikhar Ali
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The orecchiette pasta is the perfect shape for holding all of the creamy sauce. And the peas and ham add a nice pop of flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lecia Jojo
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that my whole family enjoyed. The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the orecchiette pasta cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Andreas Haug Nygård
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe because it's now one of my go-to dishes for potlucks and parties.


Susan Magar
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes! The orecchiette pasta is the perfect shape for holding all of the creamy sauce. And the peas and ham add a nice pop of flavor. I always make a double batch of this recipe so that I have leftovers for lunch the


Tina Flores
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. The orecchiette pasta cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it a bit of a kick. My family loved it and we will definitely be


Peyton Dickerson
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, different vegetables, and different meats. It's always delicious and it's a great way to use up leftovers.


Shakiba Johnson
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The orecchiette pasta cooks quickly and the sauce is simple to make. I always have the ingredients on hand so I can make this dish at a moment's notice.


SS SHORIF KHAN
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The orecchiette pasta is the perfect shape for holding all of the creamy sauce. And the peas and ham add a nice pop of flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Felicia Hardeman
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that my whole family enjoyed. The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the orecchiette pasta cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Maya Nagui
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe because it's now one of my go-to dishes for potlucks and parties.


Nunez
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes! The orecchiette pasta is the perfect shape for holding all of the creamy sauce. And the peas and ham add a nice pop of flavor. I always make a double batch of this recipe so that I have leftovers for lunch the


Thabang Banda
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of orecchiette pasta, but the sauce was so good that it made me forget all about the pasta. The peas and ham were a great addition and added a lot of flavor. I would de


Emmanuel Rainey
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. The orecchiette pasta cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it a bit of a kick. My family loved it and we will definitely be


Ishwar Shah
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! I used a little less cream than the recipe called for, and it was still plenty creamy. The ham and peas added a nice salty and sweet flavor to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe


Anderson Jhonny
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This orecchiette pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of peas, ham, and cream created a creamy and flavorful sauce that perfectly coated the pasta. The orecchiette held the sauce well and had a great texture. I will definitely be maki