Linguine With Ham and Cheese Sauce

Submitted by breezermom

"This is a good recipe for kids...young ones seem to like it. :) I tell them the peas are balls! Not bad for adults either....nothing like ham and swiss."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package linguine
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen English peas, thawed
• 1 (4 ounce) package ham, sliced, cut into thin strips
• 1⁄2 cup swiss cheese, shredded (2 oz, I usually use another oz!)

directions

1. Cook the linguine according to package directions. Drain well, and set aside.
2. Saute onion in butter in a large skillet until tender. Add the garlic and cook about 30 seconds, until the garlic is fragrant. Add flour, and stir until blended. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt and pepper.
3. Add peas; cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add ham; cook until thoroughly heated.
4. Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until the cheese melts.
5. Place linguine and sauce in a large serving bowl, and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[lazyme]

Yum. I used some leftover ham that I had in the freezer. This was a simple, quick, and delicious dish. Thanks for sharing breezer.

 

[Baby Kato]

Wow, was this good. My picky one was in heaven, he loved it. Made as written but used leftover baked ham and Capellini noodles and Balderson Extra Old Cheddar cheese. (what I had on hand). This dish was quick and easy to make with excellent results. Great flavors and textures. Thanks for sharing a recipe that we will enjoy again Breezer.

 

[KateL]

Kid-friendly, check. But as a "jaded" adult, I also loved this dish! I made 1/4 a recipe (2 shaved slices of ham), but used 2 oz. linguine. I'm keeping this on tap for "instant" dinners when DH has the patience of a gnat. Of course, I used the best deli ham at my deli, and Sargento's Artisan Swiss, but this mixture of flavors was comfort food at its best. Made for Photo Tag.

 

[ellie_]

Very good dish which we enjoyed. we used thin spaghetti instead of the linguine and also used skim milk. Very good! Thanks for sharing!