Pasta With 15-Minute Ham, Pea, And Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta With 15-Minute Ham, Pea, And Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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)

Servings: persons

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)

1
Cook farfalle in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain, reserving 2 Tbsp. pasta cooking liquid.
2
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.
3
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.

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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: 1 pound farfalle or other short pasta, Kosher salt, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 2 large), and more.

Yes, Pasta With 15-Minute Ham, Pea, And Cream Sauce 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.

Pasta With 15-Minute Ham, Pea, And Cream Sauce

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