Author Notes
Just a classically simple recipe for ham and peas with a simple lemony cream sauce. Light, refreshing, and comforting. —mtlabor
Ingredients
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1 packet
Bowtie Pasta
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1 tablespoon
all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon
unsalted butter
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1 cup
heavy cream
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1/2 cup
grated parmesan cheese
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1
lemon, juiced
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1 packet
pre-diced ham
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1 packet
frozen peas
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Set a pot of water to boil. Drop in pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
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While you're waiting for the water and pasta, heat a large saute pan and melt butter. Add flour and stir until beginning to slightly brown. You want to cook out the "flour-y" taste and get it somewhat nutty.
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Add cream and stir until starting to boil and slightly thicken.
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Turn the heat down just a tad, and add in lemon juice and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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In a microwave safe bowl, cook the peas for about 1-2 minutes. Just to warm them through. Then add to pan with sauce, along with ham.
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Drain the pasta and add to cream sauce. Mix until everything is well-combined and serve hot! Top with fresh parmesan cheese, if desired!
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