Orecchiette Pasta With Peas, Ham and Cream

Submitted by Mrs Goodall

"Got this off of Epicurious Television, by Michael Lomonaco. I would substitute prosciutto for the ham."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb orecchiette
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 small white onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
• 1⁄2 cup frozen peas (fresh are fine)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 ounces cooked ham, cut into thin strips (or prosciutto)
• 3⁄4 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese, fresh
• salt
• pepper

directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, warm 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. When butter starts to bubble, add onion and cook for 3 - 4minutes, until translucent, stirring often.
3. Add the peas and water to the pan and cook 3 minutes, stirring. Stir in the ham and cook 2 minutes. Add the cream; bring to a low simmer and cook 5 minutes.
4. Drain the pasta; place in a large serving bowl.
5. Stir remaining 2 tablespoons butter into the cream mixture over low heat until melted.
6. Stir in the cheese.
7. Pour sauce over pasta to coat.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Reviews

[b2bcooking]

It was very tasty. I like that this can be customized for what you have on hand. I used rotini pasta. It is quick, easy, and flavorful! A great weeknight meal.

 

[Chef yogi 77703]

very good. i used prosciutto cause that is what i had and was pleased at the recipe. i always like to try something different and was pleased at how good it was. thanks

 

[invictus]

Very tasty! I used ham and bowtie pasta since this is what I had on hand. A very simple and satifying one dish meal. Thank you!

 

[Jules127]

Very easy and tasty with ingredients I had on hand (I used proscuitto). Perfect quick, easy and convenient dish!

 

[imatrad]

This was perfect!I did add a couple of cloves of minced garlic to the pan when sauteeing the onions. I admit to not measuring any of the ingredients, but just eyeballed it, and added lots more ham (because I had to use it up) and about double the parmesan. Just to make it easy, I add the frozen peas to the pasta water during the last 3 min. of boiling)It's just such a tastey recipe, you can't go wrong! Thanks Mrs. Goodall!