Ravioli Au Gratin With Ham And Peas Food

PASTA WITH HAM AND PEAS

Steps:

• Cook the pasta: Heat 4 quarts of water and 2 Tbsp salt in a large pot for the pasta. Once the water starts to boil, add the pasta and cook at a rolling boil, uncovered, until al dente, cooked through, but still a little firm to the bite (the low end of the cooking times given on the package). Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
• Heat butter, add garlic, add ham and peas: While you are cooking the pasta, heat the butter in a medium skillet on medium heat until melted. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the ham and the frozen peas.
• Add pasta water, cream, Parm, zest, salt, pepper to make sauce: Stir in 1 cup of the pasta cooking water which will help thaw the peas. Stir in 1/2 cup of cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.

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.

RAVIOLI AU GRATIN WITH HAM AND PEAS.

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.Grease a 11-x 7-inch baking dish.Add 1 cup parmesan cheese all over the baking dish.
• 2. Cook ravoili according to package directions;drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• 3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.Add sliced onion,saute for 5 minutes.Add ham steak pieces and saute again for 5 minutes more,or until the onion is tender and the ham is lightly browned.
• 4. Use a slotted spoon,transfer ham and onion mixture to the bowl with ravoili.
• 5. Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.Whisk in flour.Cook,whisking constantly,until the mixture is light golden brown,1 to 2 minutes.
• 6. Slowly whisk in milk,and bring to a boil;whisk vigorously to out any lumps.Whisk in sea salt/black pepper.Remove from heat,and slowly whisk in shredded sharp cheddar and monterey jack cheese and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese,until melted.
• 7. Pour the cheese sauce over ham and onion mixture and ravoili;stir in green peas.
• 8. Transfer to a prepared baking dish.Sprinkle with bread crumbs and remaining parmesan cheese on top.
• 9. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes,or until bubbly and golden brown.Serve warm.

PASTA, HAM AND CHEDDAR AU GRATIN WITH ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Lightly grease a shallow 3 quart baking dish.
• Begin cooking pasta according to package directions.
• During the last few minutes of cooking the pasta - stir in the frozen peas and cook 1 minute or until the pasta is slightly under done and the peas have thawed.
• Drain and return to the pot.
• Add cream, ham, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, rosemary and freshly ground black pepper and toss until well blended.
• Spoon into prepared baking dish.
• Combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over the pasta.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through and golden brown on top.
• Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs if desired.
• Serve and enjoy!