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

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Pasta with 15-Minute Ham, Pea, and Cream Sauce image

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.

Scott Grebliauskas
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This pasta dish was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the ham and peas were a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Doctor Albert Lucas
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a big hit! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the ham and peas added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Yondiekhapha Sixakwe
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This pasta dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used leftover ham and it was perfect. The sauce was creamy and the peas added a nice sweetness. I will definitely make this again.


Malik Faisal
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I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the ham and peas were a great addition. I'll definitely be making this again.


Oshane Smith
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This pasta dish was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the ham and peas were a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Kyle Day
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a big hit! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the ham and peas added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Tony Johnson
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This pasta dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used leftover ham and it was perfect. The sauce was creamy and the peas added a nice sweetness. I will definitely make this again.


The most annoying girl In the world
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I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the ham and peas were a great addition. I'll definitely be making this again.


cristina padilla
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This pasta dish was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the ham and peas were a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Kimberly Walker
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a big hit! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the ham and peas added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Jhangirahmed Jhangirahmed
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This pasta dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used leftover ham and it was perfect. The sauce was creamy and the peas added a nice sweetness. I will definitely make this again.


Daniel McLaughlin
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I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the ham and peas were a great addition. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ashikul Islam Fahim
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was so easy to make and the whole dish came together in just 15 minutes. I will definitely be making this again.


Dil Kumari Sapkota
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This pasta dish was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the ham and peas added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.