Four-Cheese Pasta With Peas and Ham Recipe

Name: Four-Cheese Pasta With Peas and Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 12 ounces penne; 1 cup frozen peas; 2 large eggs, plus 1 egg white; 1 cup evaporated milk; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (1 scant cup); 3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated (about 1 cup); 3 ounces fontina cheese, grated (1 scant cup); 3 ounces deli ham, in 1 piece, diced; 1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
12 ounces penne
1 cup frozen peas
2 large eggs, plus 1 egg white
1 cup evaporated milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (1 scant cup)
3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
3 ounces fontina cheese, grated (1 scant cup)
3 ounces deli ham, in 1 piece, diced
1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the pasta and cook until very al dente, about 8 minutes, adding the peas in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
3
Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, egg white, evaporated milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
4
Drain the pasta and peas; wipe the pot dry and return the pasta and peas to the pot.
5
Add the butter and stir to coat.
6
Add the cheddar, mozzarella, fontina and the egg mixture.
7
Place the pot over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes, adding the ham halfway through cooking (don't let the mixture boil or the eggs will scramble).
8
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the parmesan.
9
Per serving: Calories 878; Fat 43 g (Saturated 26 g); Cholesterol 249 mg; Sodium 1,273 mg; Carbohydrate 77 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 44 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 12 ounces penne, 1 cup frozen peas, 2 large eggs, plus 1 egg white, and more.

Yes, Four-Cheese Pasta With Peas and Ham falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Four-Cheese Pasta With Peas and Ham

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