Pasta Shells With Peas And Ham Recipes

PASTA SHELLS WITH PEAS AND HAM

Steps:

• Cook pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain the shells, return them to the pot and toss with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil to prevent sticking.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat until golden, about 4 minutes. Add the peas and ham and cook until the peas are hot and the ham in lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the cream and stock and simmer over moderate heat until thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Stir the cream sauce into the shells. Add the parmesan and dill and season with salt and pepper to taste.

FOUR-CHEESE PASTA WITH PEAS AND HAM

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until very al dente, about 8 minutes, adding the peas in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
• Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, egg white, evaporated milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
• Drain the pasta and peas; wipe the pot dry and return the pasta and peas to the pot. Add the butter and stir to coat. Add the cheddar, mozzarella, fontina and the egg mixture. 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). Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the parmesan.

PASTA WITH HAM AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil to cook the pasta. Cook according to the package directions and drain. Spray the bottom of the pot with non-stick cooking spray and then pour the cooked pasta back into the pot and cover to keep warm.
• Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes to soften, then add the garlic and cook for one minute longer. Add the leftover ham and frozen peas and carrots to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the frozen vegetables are warmed through.
• Sprinkle the flour into the skillet and stir to combine until the flour is completely mixed in with the ham and vegetables. Slowly pour in the cream, stirring as you go. Add the parmesan cheese, stir and bring to a simmer.
• Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes until thickened, then stir in the cream cheese until it's completely melted into the sauce.
• Pour the sauce over the pasta and stir to combine. Serve with more parmesan cheese and fresh black pepper if desired.