Ham Pea Alfredo Pasta Recipes

CREAMY ALFREDO WITH HAM AND PEAS

Steps:

• Place a large pot of water on the stovetop to boil. Add a hefty pinch of salt. Boil the pasta according to the directions on the package. Open the bag of frozen peas and place them in the bottom of a mesh strainer. Drain the pasta over the peas. The heat from the water and pasta will thaw them perfectly. Meanwhile, dice the cooked ham. Prepare the homemade Alfredo sauce if using. You can get our favorite Alfredo recipe here. Once the sauce is ready, stir in the cooked ham and let it warm through for 1 - 2 minutes. Toss the sauce with the pasta and peas. Serve with parmesan cheese as desired.

HAM AND PEA PASTA ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add ham and peas; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in cream, cheese and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1-2 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened and peas are crisp-tender., Drain fettuccine; add to skillet and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

HAM & PEA ALFREDO PASTA

Steps:

• 1.) Fry Mushrooms, Onions, and Garlic until just soft in your favorite oil until just soft.
• 2.) Remove from heat and place in a bowl with Ham and Peas which you will add to the sauce later.
• 3.) On medium low heat, melt Butter and Cream Cheese. Stir to combine and then add Whipping Cream.
• 4.) Turn heat to medium and bring to a soft boil. Add Ham and Pea mixture and bring to a soft boil again. Reduce to simmer and bring your pasta water to a boil.
• 5.) Boil pasta till al dente. Drain and serve with covered with Alfredo sauce.
• 6.) Finish with fresh ground nutmeg or garnish of your choice.

BOW TIES ALFREDO WITH HAM AND PEAS (OR BROCCOLI)

Steps:

• Bring large of lightly salted water to boiling.
• Add pasta; cook 12 minutes or until firm but tender.
• Add peas for last 3 minutes of cooking.
• Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water; drain water.
• Meanwhile, shake together flour and milk in jar with tight-fitting lid until blended.
• Heat butter in saucepan over medium heat.
• Add garlic, saute 1 minute.
• Whisk in milk mixture.
• Simmer 3 minutes.
• Whisk in cream cheese, 2 tablespoons parmesan, salt and pepper.
• Simmer, whisking, 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Toss together pasta, peas or broccoli, sauce and ham in large bowl.
• Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water, tossing to make creamy sauce.
• Top with remaining parmesan.
• Serve hot.

SNAP PEAS 'N' HAM ALFREDO

Steps:

• Prepare pasta and sauce according to package directions. Meanwhile, place peas and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , Stir the peas, ham, oregano and pepper into pasta mixture; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.