Dinner will come together in a jiffy with just a handful of ingredients. This recipe for Creamy Ham Pasta with Peas & Tomatoes comes together in less than 30 minutes.
1lbspaghetticooked according to package instructions
1tablespoonbutter
1clovegarlicminced
½cupwhipping cream
⅛teaspoonred pepper flakes
1cupdiced ham
1cupfrozen peasno need to thaw
saltto taste
black pepper
1 tomatoseeded and chopped
2tablespoonfresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Rinse and drain.
1 lb spaghetti
Meanwhile, in a large skillet or back in the same pot, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook one minute, stirring. Add the cream and red pepper and bring to a low simmer, stirring.
1 tablespoon butter, 1 clove garlic, ½ cup whipping cream, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Add the cooked spaghetti, ham, and peas and toss gently over low heat until heated through.
1 cup diced ham, 1 cup frozen peas
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss in the tomatoes and basil right before serving.
salt, black pepper, 1 tomato, 2 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped)
Notes
Nutritional values are approximate and are based on ⅙ the recipe.Promptly refrigerate leftovers and consume within 4 days.Variations:
If you want cheese pasta, you can make a parmesan cream sauce by adding shredded parmesan cheese to the cream in step 2.
For chicken pasta, swap 1 cup cooked and chopped chicken for the ham.