Pasta with Ham and Peas
Easy and quick Pasta with Ham and Peas. This pasta recipe comes together super quick and uses bright flavours to transform this dish into a scrumptious family-approved meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lbs dried short pasta such as shells, macaroni, etc.
- 2 cups frozen or fresh peas
- 2 cups cubed ham or other leftover protein such as chicken, etc.
- 1 small yellow or sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or dry white wine
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill or 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese to garnish, if desired
Instructions
-
Cook pasta as per package instructions with two minutes less than recommended time. Add frozen peas to pasta pot for the remaining 2 minutes. Save 1/2 cup pasta water before draining pasta/peas.
-
Meanwhile, add onion to a large frying pan/ skillet and cook for about 3 minutes over medium-high heat until softened and slightly translucent. Add ham (or protein of choice) and continue to cook, stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes until ingredients are cooked through and beginning to crisp. Add lemon juice (or wine) and allow to reduce by at least half.
-
Add pasta and peas to frying pan with ham along with the saved pasta water. Toss for a minute until everything is pipping hot. Add dill and toss until just combined.
-
Place in a serving bowl and garnish with cheese if desired.