Pea and Ham Pasta Sauce
Transform your pasta nights with this irresistibly creamy Pea and Ham Pasta Sauce—an easy, flavor-packed recipe that's ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring tender bites of cooked ham, vibrant green peas, and a rich, velvety sauce made with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, this dish strikes the perfect balance between comfort food and gourmet flair. Garlic sautéed in olive oil adds a fragrant base, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley offers a burst of brightness. Perfect for pairing with spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine, this versatile pasta sauce is a surefire way to please the whole family. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, it's your go-to weeknight dinner solution!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 150 grams Cooked ham
- 200 grams Frozen peas
- 120 milliliters Heavy cream
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Finely chop the garlic and add it to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Dice the cooked ham into small cubes and add them to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the ham starts to brown slightly.
Add the frozen peas to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Remove the skillet from the heat. If using, chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the sauce for garnish.
Serve the pea and ham sauce over cooked pasta of your choice (such as spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine). Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.8 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.2 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 260 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 4032 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 65.2 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 629 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 974 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
