Walnut Ham Linguine Recipes

COOK'S HAM LINGUINE

Steps:

• 1. While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan begins to smoke, sauté the garlic for one minute. Add the ham and continue to sauté until the ham begins to brown. Finally, add the capers and the peas, sauté for one more minute.
• 2. While the skillet is still hot, drain the pasta and add to the ham mixture. Add the lemon zest, juice, salt, pepper, and 2 more tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté for 1-2 minutes to let the flavors combine. Remove from heat and toss with herbs. Serve immediately.

LINGUINE WITH HAM & SWISS CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ham, soup, 2 cups cheese, sour cream, onion, green pepper and butter. Add the pasta; toss to coat., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes longer.

LINGUINE WITH HAM

Steps:

• Cut the ham into thin strips, each about 2 inches long. There should be about 2 cups.
• Drop the tomatoes into boiling water and let stand 10 seconds. Drain. Peel and core tomatoes, cut crosswise in half, remove seeds and dice into 1/2-inch cubes. There should be about 2 cups.
• Slice mushrooms thin. There should be about 3 cups.
• If fresh peas are used, cook in boiling water to cover for 30 seconds or longer, depending on size and age. If frozen, put in sieve and run under hot water from faucet. Drain.
• Heat oil in skillet and add the mushrooms. Cook, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
• Add garlic, tomatoes and ham and stir to blend. Cook over high heat about 2 minutes. Add peas, salt and pepper and stir.
• Add cream and basil leaves. Bring to boil.
• Bring three quarts of water to boil and add salt to taste. Drop in pasta and cook until tender, 3 minutes or to desired doneness.
• Put egg in large, warm mixing bowl. Drain noodles and add to egg. Add hot sauce and toss. Serve with grated cheese.