Pea Ham And Corn Ravioli Food

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.

PEA, HAM AND CORN RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Add ravioli to boiling water. Boil, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
• Add peas to pan with pasta. Return to stove, boil for a further 2 minutes. Drain pasta and peas well and set aside.
• Place corn and ham in same saucepan. Stir over medium heat for 1 minute, or until hot.
• Return pasta and peas to pan, along with half the cheddar cheese. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and heated through.
• Divide ravioli between two serving bowls. Serve warm, topped with remaining grated cheddar.
• If you prefer, any fresh vegetable can be substituted for the frozen peas in this recipe. If using beans, carrots or zucchini, boil, steam or microwave them first before adding to ham and corn mixture. Or you can try a combination of frozen mixed vegetables. For a change, puree creamed corn, peas (or any vegetable of your choice) with cheese in a blender. When ready to serve, heat sauce, stirring in a little milk or water to obtain the desired consistency.