Dressed Pasta, Peas and Ham |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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You can use all lemon juice, all balsamic or all red wine vinegar, if you choose. Ingredients:
3 ounces bow tie pasta |
salt |
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed |
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (can also use red wine vinegar.) |
good pinch black pepper |
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided |
1/4 cup frozen peas |
1/4 cup cooked ham, cut into 1/4 inch dice |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Bring four cups of water to a boil. When water boils, add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add pasta and cook for two minutes less than indicated on package.
2. While pasta is cooking, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, pepper, extra virgin olive oil and 1 Tablespoon of the parmesan cheese. Set aside.
3. Add peas and ham to pasta and continue cooking for two minutes.
4. Drain well and turn into a bowl.
5. Add olive oil dressing and mix well. Add salt and additional pepper, to taste. Top with remaining parmesan cheese.
6. Serve with a thick slice of garlic bread.
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