Orecchiette Pasta with Peas, Ham, and Cream
A creamy and comforting pasta dish featuring ear-shaped orecchiette pasta tossed with sweet peas, savory ham, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. This classic Italian-inspired combination makes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- •1 pound orecchiette pasta
- •3 tablespoons butter
- •1 small white onion
- •½ cup peas
- •2 tablespoon water
- •4 ounces cooked ham
- •¾ cup heavy cream
- •¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- •to taste salt and pepper
- •to taste pepper
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
12 min
- 2.
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.
4 min
- 3.
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.
10 min
- 4.
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.
5 min
