Creamy Spring Vegetable and Ham Pasta



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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Total Time:
35 mins

Servings:
4


Ingredients

  • fettucine or other pasta
  • 1/4cupunsalted butter
  • 1cupleeks, thinly sliced, white and light green parts only
  • 1/2poundasparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
  • 2cupschopped ham
  • garlic
  • green peas
  • 1 1/2cupsheavy cream
  • 1/2teaspoonsalt, or to taste
  • 1/4teaspoonground nutmeg
  • ground black pepper
  • 2ouncesParmesan cheese, finely grated
  • fresh parsley sprigs for garnish (optional)

  • Directions

    Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and keep warm.

    Heat butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. When butter stops sizzling, add leeks and cook until tender, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.

    Add asparagus; cook and stir until asparagus turns bright green and crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. 

    Stir in ham and fresh garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add frozen green peas and cook for 2 more minutes.

    Stir in cream, salt, nutmeg, and black pepper until well blended, then add grated Parmesan. Stir until cheese is melted, and cook about 1 minute more.

    Combine sauce with hot pasta, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

    Cook’s Note

    For a smooth sauce, purchase Parmesan in a block and grate right before using. Pre-grated cheese usually has an added anti-caking agent that may prevent a smooth sauce.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    722 Calories
    54g Fat
    36g Carbs
    25g Protein

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