Ingredients for Orecchiette Pasta With Peas Ham And Cream
- 1 pound orecchiette pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup diced ham
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
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How to Make Orecchiette Pasta With Peas Ham And Cream
- Cook 1 pound orecchiette pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until translucent, stirring frequently.
- Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and 1/4 cup water. Cook for 3 minutes, or until peas are tender-crisp.
- Add 1/2 cup diced ham (or prosciutto) and cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce along with the reserved pasta water.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons butter until melted and creamy.
- Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
18g
Fat
95g
Carbs
30g
