Ham, Peas and Cheese Pasta

Use spring peas and salty ham to amp up plain pasta.

Makes: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
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Ingredients

  • ½ pound cellentani pasta
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups ham, diced
  • 8 ounces sweet green peas (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1-2 cups mixed spring greens, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 pound roasted asparagus, optional

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.
  2. Saute garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Stir in ham and peas, and cook until heated through.
  3. In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, ham mixture, greens, cheese, asparagus (if using) and black pepper until well mixed. Serve immediately.

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