Creamy Ham and Pea Pasta

Prep Time:5 minutes Cook Time:25 minutes Total Time:30 minutes Servings: 6

A ham and pea pasta in a light creamy sauce!

ingredients

12 ounces pasta (gluten-free for gluten-free)
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups ham, diced
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
1/3 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated
1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
salt and pepper to taste
2 green onions, thinly sliced

directions

Start cooking the pasta as directed on the package.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the ham and cook until lightly golden brown on all sides.
Add the cream and cheese, bring to a simmer and simmer until the cheese has melted and the sauce thickens a bit.
Drain the cooked pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pastas cooking water, toss the pasta in the ham and cream sauce before adding enough of the reserved pasta water to make a nice creamy sauce.
Add the peas and lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the green onions and enjoy!

Option: Use mascarpone instead of heavy cream.
Option: Use sour cream instead of heavy cream.
Option: Add bacon or pancetta, or replace some or all of the ham.
Option: Add parsley, or basil, or chives, etc.