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Creamy Penne Pasta With Ham and Peas Recipe

Creamy Penne Pasta With Ham and Peas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 cup peas , frozen petite
1 1/2 cups ham, chopped small
2 cups milk
4 tbsp flour
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
5 -6 garlic cloves, chopped (or more !)
8 oz cream cheese , lite is wonderful in this
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 -2 tsp salt (to taste)
fresh pepper (to taste)

Directions:

Bring large pot of water to boil and add pasta, cooking to al dente.
Add peas last 2-3 minutes to pasta.
Scoop out 1 cup pasta water, then drain, and place in a large serving dish.
Whisk flour into milk (or shake together in a jar) till mixed well.
In skillet, pour olive oil in and add ham, cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until ham is crispy. Remove to paper towel to drain.
In sauce pan, melt butter (or use more olive oil) and saute garlic over medium low for about 2-3 minutes (if you love garlic, feel free to add more!).
Whisk in milk/flour mixture and add chipped cream cheese, whisking till melted into sauce smoothly. Add Parmesan cheese and whisk till incorporated.
In large dish with pasta and peas, toss in crispy ham, and any other vegetables you want (optional).
Pour sauce over pasta and mix, pouring in pasta water till nice and creamy.
Top with more parmesan and fresh ground pepper.
Serve immediately with tossed salad and garlic bread. YUM!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	459.7 Kcal (1925 kJ)
Calories from fat	265.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.49g	45%
Cholesterol	64.28mg	21%
Sodium	1375.3mg	57%
Potassium	331.42mg	7%
Total Carbs	24.19g	8%
Sugars	7.48g	30%
Dietary Fiber	6.2g	25%
Protein	20.35g	41%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	15%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	238.4mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	156.42 Kcal (655 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.03g	45%
Cholesterol	21.87mg	21%
Sodium	467.96mg	57%
Potassium	112.77mg	7%
Total Carbs	8.23g	8%
Sugars	2.55g	30%
Dietary Fiber	2.11g	25%
Protein	6.93g	41%
Vitamin C	3mg	15%
Iron	0.4mg	6%
Calcium	81.1mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
sweet

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