Light And Creamy Pasta With Ham Peas And Mushroom Food

CREAMY MUSHROOM PEAS

Steps:

• Fill a small saucepan with one inch of water. Bring to a boil, add peas, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions, and cook for a few minutes, or until tender. Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in cream, and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook, stirring until smooth and thick. Stir in peas, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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 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 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!

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.

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 & PEA PASTA

Steps:

• Add the pasta and stock cube to a large pan, cover with boiling water and cook according to the pasta package instructions. The stock cube helps to add some flavour to the pasta while it cooks.
• For the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas to the pot. Then drain but retain a small cup of the pasta water for the sauce.
• Add in the cream cheese and add a splash of the retained pasta water. Mix until the cheese has melted and you get the right consistency of sauce. Add more pasta water if necessary.
• Add in the ham and garlic granules and mix again.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately with some green veg or salad.

LINGUINE WITH MUSHROOMS & HAM

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• Melt butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and mushrooms in butter until tender. Reduce heat, and slowly stir in cream. Continue cooking until sauce has thickened, add ham and basil, and simmer for 10 more minutes.
• In a large bowl, toss linguine with cream sauce, and season with freshly ground black pepper.

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.

LIGHT HAM TETRAZZINI

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, mix the first 6 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until heated through., To serve, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Add spaghetti and cheese to slow cooker; toss to combine.

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

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 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

15 MINUTE CREAMY PASTA WITH HAM AND PEAS

Steps:

• Cook pasta to al dente, about 10 or 11 minutes. Drain and reserve 2 tbsp of pasta water.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and stir for a few minutes until soft and tender. Add ham, peas and cream and bring to slow simmer while stirring for about 5 minutes, until sauce is slightly thickened.
• Remove from heat, stir in lemon zest, parsley and salt and pepper. Add pasta to sauce and toss until well covered. Serve and garnish with Parmesan cheese and additional parsley and lemon zest (if desired).

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.

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 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.

CREAMY VEGAN MUSHROOM PASTA

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Soak raw cashews in warm water for a minimum of 10 minutes.
• While pasta water is coming to a boil, and cashews are soaking, dice and sauté both of the onions in a 1/4 cup of vegetable stock on medium heat for about 3 minutes or until translucent.
• Take half of the sautéed onions, and add to the blender for the sauce. Keep the remaining half of the onions in the pan.
• Dice mushrooms, and add to the pan with the onions. Sauté until browned about 5 minutes. Add spinach. Cover with lid, and allow steam to wilt the spinach.
• Drain soaked cashews. Add to the blender with the onions. Add garlic, almond milk, vegetable stock, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a small pot. Heat on medium until sauce is warm and thickens. Set aside.
• Assemble the pasta. In the pan with mushrooms and spinach, add the cooked and drained pasta. Pour cashew cream sauce over top, and stir until sauce is well combined. Serve with a wedge of lemon, or a sprinkle of vegan parmesan.

PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS, PEAS, PROSCIUTTO & SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Cut the sliced prosciutto crosswise into slender pieces about 1/8 inch wide. Stir together the sour cream and the flour. While you prepare the mushroom sauté, put a large pot of well-salted water on to boil. When the mushrooms have browned (use the optional deglazing step, if you like), transfer them to a plate. Don't wash the pan. Start cooking the pasta in the boiling water.
• Return the mushroom pan to medium-high heat. Pour in the broth and scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to stir any browned bits into the broth. Boil until reduced to about 3/4 cup, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to a very gentle simmer and whisk in the sour cream. Stir in the peas and maintain a gentle simmer. When the pasta is just tender (consult the package for approximate timing), drain it and put it back in its pot. Stir the mushrooms and prosciutto into the sauce and let heat briefly, about half a minute. Toss the sauce and parsley into the pasta. Season to taste with pepper and serve in warmed pasta bowls.