Pea And Ham Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Pea And Ham Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 250 g diced ham; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup white wine or 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1 (440 g) can crushed tomatoes; 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted under running hot water; fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 cup light cream; 2 tablespoons chopped basil; parmesan cheese, shaved or grated to serve

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 small onion, finely chopped
250 g diced ham
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup white wine or 1/2 cup chicken stock
1 (440 g) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted under running hot water
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup light cream
2 tablespoons chopped basil
parmesan cheese, shaved or grated to serve

1
Heat the oil in a frypan, and saute the onion and garlic over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the diced ham and saute a further 2 minutes or so.
3
Add the tomato paste, and cook stirring for 2 minutes, then pour in the wine or stock.
4
If I'm using wine, I like to reduce it a little.
5
Now add the crushed tomatoes, peas and freshly ground black pepper and simmer for about 10 minutes.
6
No longer though or the peas lose their fresh green colour.
7
Add the cream and reheat gently, then stir through the chopped basil before serving.
8
Offer Parmesan cheese at the table.

384

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, 1 clove garlic, crushed, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 250 g diced ham, and more.

Yes, Pea And Ham Pasta 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pea And Ham Pasta Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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