Orecchiette With Ham And Peas In Cheese Sauce Food

ORECCHIETTE PASTA WITH PEAS, HAM, AND CREAM

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
• 2. Meanwhile, warm 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. When the butter starts to bubble, add onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, 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 pasta; place in large serving bowl. Stir remaining 2 tablespoons butter into the cream mixture over low heat until melted. Stir in the cheese. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

ORECCHIETTE PASTA WITH PEAS, HAM AND CREAM

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Drain the pasta; place in a large serving bowl.
• Stir remaining 2 tablespoons butter into the cream mixture over low heat until melted.
• Stir in the cheese.
• Pour sauce over pasta to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve and enjoy!

ORECCHIETTE WITH HAM AND PEAS IN CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Cook pasta to package directions, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water. For cheese sauce, melt butter add shallott and sprinkle with salt till tender. Add flour and stir till smells nutty. Whisk in milk and a slow steady stream. Whisking occasionally. Remove from heat and add Grana Padano, Thyme, Tobasco, salt and pepper Stie in ham and peas. Add more salt and pepper if needed. Stir 1/4 cup of pasta water to loosen up the sauce. Stir in pasta. Put in baking dish. Miz in small bowl breadcrumbs, olive oil and salt and pepper and sprinkle on top. Bake for about 20 minutes.

ORECCHIETTE WITH PEAS, RICOTTA, AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot for cooking the pasta.
• Bring several cups water to a boil in a small pot for cooking the peas.
• Add the peas to the small pot of boiling water and cook until tender, about 4 minutes for fresh and about 1 minute for frozen; drain and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a small skillet.
• Add in the onion and saute until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
• Stir in the peas and cook for 30 seconds.
• Scrape the onion and peas into a bowl large enough to hold the orecchiette or small shells when cooked.
• Stir in the ricotta and Parmigiano-Reggiano and salt and pepper to taste.
• When the water comes to a boil, add salt to taste and the orecchiette; cook until al dente and then drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
• Toss the pasta with the cheese sauce, adding as much cooking water as needed to thin the sauce.
• Divide among individual bowls and serve immediately.

CHEESE AND HAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In pot, melt butter.
• Add flour and heat for 1 minute on medium heat. Stir often.
• Gradually add the milk and whip. Heat until boil.
• Add the cheese and mix until it melts.
• Add the ham, broccoli and muscade.
• Add salt and pepper.
• Serve on tiny pasta such as shells, macaroni, etc.
• Bon appétit!