Creamy Ham and Pea Pasta

5 from 4 votes

This gorgeous, comforting recipe for Creamy Ham and Pea Pasta can be on your table in under 30 minutes. Plus, it is a great way to use up leftover ham.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: ham, ham and pea pasta, pasta, peas

Servings: Servings

Calories: 497kcal

Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

Measuring Cups and Spoons Set, AIKEXIN Stainless Steel 7 Measuring Cups & 6 Measuring Spoons & 3 Transparent Plastic Measuring Cup, 1 Leveler 1 Measuring Conversion Chart and 2 Metal Ring (20 Piece)
Goodcook Gourmet Acacia Roux Spoon, Wood
Gotham Steel Nonstick Sauté Pan with Lid – 5.5 Quart. Multipurpose Ceramic Jumbo Cooker Fry Pan with Glass Lid, Stay Cool Handle + Helper Handle, Oven, Stovetop & Dishwasher Safe, 100% PFOA Free

Ingredients

8 ounces Fettuccini
¼ cup butter
2 tsp garlic minced
2 Tbsp All-purpose flour
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
½ tsp basil
1 tsp thyme
½ cup half and half cream
½ cup grated parmesan
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
2 cups diced ham thick-cut
1 cup frozen peas thawed
Parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot of salted water, cook the fettuccini as per the packaged directions and drain.
Meanwhile, in a sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes, stirring often.
Add the flour and stir, cook for about a minute, then gradually stir in the chicken stock. Add the thyme and basil.
Cook, stirring constantly until well combined. Add the half and half and parmesan.
Continue to stir as the mixture thickens, 1-2 minutes. If it becomes too thick stir in a little more half and half cream or pasta water.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the cooked and drained fettuccini, ham, and peas and stir to combine.
Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes making sure the peas and ham are heated through.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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