Orecchiette Pasta With Peas, Ham And Cream

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb orecchiette
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/2 cup frozen peas (fresh are fine)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 ounces cooked ham, cut into thin strips (or prosciutto)
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, fresh
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions.
• 2 meanwhile, warm 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. when butter starts to bubble, add onion and cook for 3 - 4minutes, until translucent, stirring often.
• 3 add the peas and water to the pan and cook 3 minutes, stirring. stir in the ham and cook 2 minutes. add the cream; bring to a low simmer and cook 5 minutes.
• 4 drain the pasta; place in a large serving bowl.
• 5 stir remaining 2 tablespoons butter into the cream mixture over low heat until melted.
• 6 stir in the cheese.
• 7 pour sauce over pasta to coat.
• 8 season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 9 serve and enjoy!