{"id":"cmuzyo1g7011tt601ny9dof3t","title":"Creamy Ham and Peas Pasta","description":"","status":"READY","collection":"PERSONAL","servings":null,"prepMinutes":null,"cookMinutes":null,"ingredients":[{"name":"medium-cut pasta","quantity":12,"unit":"oz","quantityText":"12","section":"","preparation":"casarecce, rotini, penne, or bowties recommended"},{"name":"butter","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","quantityText":"2","section":"","preparation":""},{"name":"diced ham steak","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup","quantityText":"2 1/2","section":"","preparation":""},{"name":"garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"cloves","quantityText":"2","section":"","preparation":"pressed or minced"},{"name":"frozen sweet peas","quantity":1.25,"unit":"cup","quantityText":"1 1/4","section":"","preparation":""},{"name":"(1/2 pint) heavy cream","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","quantityText":"1","section":"","preparation":""},{"name":"freshly grated parmesan cheese","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","quantityText":"1","section":"","preparation":""},{"name":"salt and pepper","quantity":null,"unit":"","quantityText":"","section":"","preparation":""}],"steps":["Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil then add the pasta and cook until it’s just shy of al dente – the pasta will finish cooking completely in the sauce. Before draining: carefully scoop out 1 cup pasta cooking water then drain the pasta and set it aside.","Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet with high sides over medium-high heat. Add the ham then saute until hot, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic then saute until very fragrant, 1 minute. Add the peas then saute until hot, 1-2 minutes.","Add the heavy creamy then bring to a simmer while stirring constantly. Once simmering, turn the heat down slightly then cook while stirring until the cream has slightly thickened and reduced, 2-3 minutes. Add the parmesan cheese then stir to combine.","Add the drained pasta plus a splash of pasta cooking water (start with 2-3 Tablespoons) into the skillet then cook while stirring until the pasta is cooked through and the sauce clings to the pasta, 4-5 minutes. Add more pasta cooking water as needed to cook the pasta through and create a light sauce. Add pepper and a little salt then let the dish sit and the sauce thicken for 5 minutes before serving. The pasta will continue to absorb the sauce as it cools."],"tags":["dinner"],"notes":"","wasPreviouslySold":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-08T20:00:24.920Z","sources":[{"title":"Creamy Ham and Peas Pasta","uri":null,"downloadUri":"/api/recipes/cmuzyo1g7011tt601ny9dof3t/sources/cmuzyo1g7011ut6013rn2ky9m"}],"costPerServing":null}