Bow Ties Alfredo With Ham and Peas (Or Broccoli) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
3/4 lb bow tie pasta |
1 cup frozen peas or 2 cups cooked broccoli florets |
2 tablespoons flour |
1 cup milk |
1 tablespoon butter |
3 garlic cloves, chopped |
4 ounces cream cheese |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
3/4 teaspoon salt (seems like alot but isn't salty) |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1/4 lb sliced lean ham, cut into slivers |
Directions:
1. Bring large of lightly salted water to boiling.
2. Add pasta; cook 12 minutes or until firm but tender.
3. Add peas for last 3 minutes of cooking.
4. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water; drain water.
5. Meanwhile, shake together flour and milk in jar with tight-fitting lid until blended.
6. Heat butter in saucepan over medium heat.
7. Add garlic, saute 1 minute.
8. Whisk in milk mixture.
9. Simmer 3 minutes.
10. Whisk in cream cheese, 2 tablespoons parmesan, salt and pepper.
11. Simmer, whisking, 2 minutes.
12. Remove from heat.
13. Toss together pasta, peas or broccoli, sauce and ham in large bowl.
14. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water, tossing to make creamy sauce.
15. Top with remaining parmesan.
16. Serve hot.
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