Light And Creamy Pasta With Ham Peas And Mushroom Food

CREAMY HAM & MUSHROOM PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, then drain. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6, then melt a little butter in a large saucepan. Fry the mushrooms for a couple of mins, then scoop out and set aside. Use some kitchen paper to wipe out the pan.
• Melt the remaining butter in the pan, then add most of the onions and soften for 1 min. Stir in the flour for another min, then gradually stir in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce. Increase the heat and bubble the sauce, stirring for a few mins to thicken. Turn off the heat, stir in the ham and most of the cheese, then season to taste.
• Tip the pasta and mushrooms into a large ovenproof dish, then pour over the sauce and mix well in the dish. Scatter over the remaining cheese and spring onions, then bake for 10 mins until golden.

CREAMY HAM, PEAS, AND PASTA

Steps:

• Prepare the farfalle according to package directions, set aside
• While pasta cooks, in a saute pan, over medium heat add 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter (Note 1), let melt. Add in diced shallots, saute about 2 minutes to soften shallots.
• Add in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Continue to saute another few seconds to blend flavors. (Note 6)
• Stir in the remaining butter (Note 1), let melt. Whisk in the flour, continue to whisk about 1 minute to blend flavors.
• Whisk in heavy cream to blend. Cook and stir occasionally, about 5 minutes to thicken sauce.
• Mix in the shredded cheese combo. Whisk to melt cheese, about 1 minute.
• Gently stir in the peas, ham, and cooked farfalle. Simmer another minute to blend flavors and warm pasta, stirring occasionally.
• Taste sauce for seasoning, adjust any, if needed.
• Serve with chopped fresh parsley, optional.

CREAMY MUSHROOM & HAM PASTA

Steps:

• In a large frying pan add the olive oil, mushrooms, parsley, oregano, salt and water, cook almost covered on medium heat, stirring occasionally until mushrooms are cooked and water has almost evaporated.(about 10-15 minutes).
• While mushrooms are cooking boil and cook pasta al dente. Once the mushrooms are cooked add the ham gently mix together.
• Add the cream and flour and cook on medium high heat, stirring constantly until thickens, add pasta, toss gently and serve immediately with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!

CREAMY PASTA WITH BACON, PEAS AND MUSHROOMS | SLIMMING & WEIGHT WATCHERS FRIENDLY

Steps:

• Boil the pasta as per the instructions on the packet.
• Cut the bacon into strips, ensuring any fat is removed. To a non-stick saucepan, add the bacon and mushrooms and cook on a moderate heat until tender. Add the garlic and cook for a further couple of minutes, keeping a close eye on it to ensure the garlic does not burn.
• Add the frozen peas and stir well. Season generously with pepper and salt - remembering that the bacon can be salty. Turn down the heat to low, and stir in the Lightest Philadelphia and parmesan. Do not let it boil or the cheese will burn.
• Once the pasta is cooked, add to the sauce and stir to coat all of the pasta - enjoy!

HAM AND PEAS PASTA WITH GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. To make the garlic parmesan cream sauce, melt butter in the skillet skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, thyme and basil. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in half and half and Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more half and half as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in spaghetti, ham and peas, and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

CREAMY HAM, LEEK & MUSHROOM SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Stir in the leeks, 2 tbsp water and some seasoning, cover, then cook for 5 mins over a medium heat until softened. Add the mushrooms and garlic, then cook for 3 mins more. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to pack instructions, then drain, reserving a little of the cooking liquid.
• Stir the soft cheese into the leek and mushroom mixture, adding enough of the reserved pasta liquid to give a sauce-like consistency. Add the ham, basil leaves and Parmesan, then toss in the spaghetti.

CREAMY HAM AND PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt; add peas last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain; set aside and keep warm.
• 2. In pan used for pasta, combine all remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese melts and mixture is bubbly. Stir in pasta and peas.

PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE HAM, PEA, AND CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook farfalle in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain, reserving 2 Tbsp. pasta cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add shallots and 1/2 tsp. salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes (do not brown). Add ham, peas, and cream. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest, 2 Tbsp. parsley, and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
• Return pasta to pot. Toss with sauce and reserved pasta cooking liquid; season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates, then top with parsley and Parmesan and season with more pepper.

VEGAN CREAMY LEMON PASTA WITH PEAS

Steps:

• If using cashews, place them in bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak for at least 15 minutes.
• While the cashews soak, cook the pasta and prep the sauce. Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain, being sure to reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
• Set a large heavy skillet over low heat and add the olive oil. When hot, add the onions. Sweat the onions on low heat (they should barely sizzle) until tender but not browned, 10-12 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for another minute.
• Stir in the wine, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, drain the soaked cashews. Blend in a high-speed blender with 1/2 cup water until smooth. Pour into the skillet along with half of the pasta water. (If you're using heavy whipping cream instead of cashews, add that now). Stir until warmed through and bubbly.
• Reduce heat to low. Add the cooked pasta and the peas. Stir gently until the pasta is coated. Add additional pasta water as needed to make sure the sauce coats all of the pasta.
• Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
• Transfer to serving bowl and top with parsley.
• Divide the pasta and stir ham into the carnivores' portions, or you can just top their pasta with the ham.

PASTA WITH SMOKED HAM AND BABY PEAS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet. Heat olive oil with 1 Tbsp. of butter (reserve the other tablespoon for later).
• Add the onion and sauté' for a few minutes, until onion is golden brown. Add cayenne pepper, frozen peas, and water.
• Cover with a lid. Simmer of low-medium heat for about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally until the peas are soft and tender. Season with salt and pepper. Lower the heat.
• Roll the slices of Black Forest Ham together and chop into small pieces. Toss the Ham into the skillet. Turn off the heat.
• In a large pot of boiling water. Add some salt. Add the Farfalle Pasta ( bow-ties pasta) into the boiling water. Follow the directions to cook the pasta, until the pasta is al dente.
• With a medium-size strainer, take out the pasta and transfer the pasta to the skillet with peas and ham.
• Turn the heat back on low, add in 1 tablespoon of butter and Half and Half. Simmer for 2 minutes. The sauce should be smooth and creamy.
• Taste and season with salt and black pepper to taste. And serve!
• Serve with grated Parmesan cheese at the table.
• Serves 4

PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS, HAM AND PEAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet (preferably nonstick), heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in mushrooms and ham.
• Cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain; return pasta to saucepan.
• Add mushroom-ham mixture, peas, chicken broth and pepper; cook and stir until hot, about 3 minutes.
• Just before serving, add grated cheese.

PASTA WITH CHICKEN PEAS & MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a large pot of water, add 2 teaspoons of salt to the water and raise the heat.
• In the meantime, do the prep work for this dish.
• In a large (12-inch /5 Qt.) round skillet. Heat olive oil and butter together until butter is melted, on medium heat.
• Add chopped onions, garlic slices, and crushed red pepper. Sauté until onions are softened.
• Add chicken pieces and gently stir. Cook chicken for 3 to 5 minutes, until chicken, is fully cooked.
• Next, pour in 1/2 cup of white wine. Simmer and cook until the wine has reduced.
• Then add in the baby peas, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh parsley, and mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes. Then pour in the chicken stock.
• Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered for a few minutes until the mushrooms and peas have softened and tender to the bite, about 4 to 6 minutes. Turn off the heat.
• In a large pot of boiling water, add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water. Toss in the Farfalle pasta and cook according to the directions on the box, approx. 7- 9 minutes, until the pasta is al dente.
• Using a large slotted spoon, carefully take the pasta from the water and allow to drain, then transfer the pasta to the skillet with chicken and vegetables.
• Turn on the heat once again under the skillet.
• Pour half & half into the skillet and simmer on low heat for about 1 minute, stirring the entire mixture.
• Taste the cream sauce and adjust the seasonings with salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste.
• Stir in 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese on top and serve immediately.
• Serves 6

FETTUCCINE PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO, PEAS, AND A CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Set a large pot of water with a pasta insert over high heat and bring to a boil. Place the pasta in the water and return to a boil, being sure to stir the pasta until the water boils again.
• While the pasta cooks, set a large 12-inch saute pan over medium high heat, and add the olive oil and the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the onions to the pan and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds. Place the prosciutto in the pan and saute for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with wine and cook until it is nearly evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, peas, salt and pepper to the pan and let the cream reduce by half, 4 to 5 minutes. If the pasta is not yet cooked, turn the fire off the sauce while the pasta continues to cook.
• Strain the pasta from the water once it is cooked, and place in a large heat resistant bowl. Pour the sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with the cheese and the parsley. Use tongs are two large forks to stir the sauce into the pasta and serve while hot.

LIGHT AND CREAMY PASTA WITH HAM, PEAS, AND MUSHROOM

Steps:

• Put 3 tbsp. of light butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. After a minute, put in minced garlic cloves
• Add 1 cup of white wine then add all of the mushrooms and saute for 3-4 minutes
• Start to boil the water for the pasta. Add cubed ham and peas to the saute pan then add the remaining 1 cup of white wine and saute for 3-4 minutes
• Put your pasta in the boiling water. To the saute pan, add 3/4 pint of half & half, then lower the temperature to low-medium heat (so that it doesn't bubble)
• After 2-3 minutes, add corn starch one tbsp. at a time and stir-the sauce will slowly thicken over 3 to 4 minutes
• Salt and pepper to taste, serve over the pasta, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, enjoy!

PASTA WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM-PEA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and peas; cook until the pasta is tender and the peas are cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook prosciutto, stirring, until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until they release their juices and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms; stir to coat. Add wine and let simmer for 1 minute. Add broth, return to a simmer and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in cream and pepper.
• Drain the peas and pasta; return to the pan, add the mushroom sauce and toss to coat.

5-INGREDIENT HAM AND NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• Cook egg noodles just until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain.
• While the noodles are cooking, place mustard, ham, condensed soup, and optional frozen green beans in a large bowl.
• Pour the drained, cooked, hot noodles over the rest of the ingredients in the bowl and stir to combine.
• Transfer noodle mixture to prepared baking dish. Top with grated cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove foil, return to the oven (uncovered) for 20-25 more minutes, or until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through.

PASTA WITH HAM, PEAS AND CREAM

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to packet instructions in plenty of salted boiling water, and then after 5 minutes add the peas to the pasta water. When the pasta is cooked, drain with the peas. Put the dry pan back on the heat with the cream, ham and Parmesan and warm it through. Add the pasta and peas back to the pan, tossing everything together well.

CREAMY MUSHROOM PASTA

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add mushrooms and ham; cook 6 to 7 min. or until liquid is cooked off. Stir in milk; bring to boil. Add cream cheese and frozen vegetables; stir. Cook 3 min. or until cream cheese is melted and vegetables are heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Drain spaghetti; return to pan. Add sauce; toss to evenly coat spaghetti.