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Bow-Ties with Peas and Ham

Everyday Food, September 2003
  • Prep Time 20 minutes
  • Total Time 20 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4 to 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 10 ounces (2 cups) frozen peas
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1/2 pound cooked ham
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain pasta; return to pot.

  2. Meanwhile, heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add peas and half-and-half; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.

  3. Cut ham into strips. Add to sauce; cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Toss sauce with pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan.

Recipe Reviews

Reviews (5)

  • Abeem
    2 Mar, 2011

    Like this...but sure wish all recipes would include the nutrition statements.

  • Tryingsomethingnew
    16 Feb, 2009

    This dish is fast and easy. Not something for company, but great for a weekday night.

  • christmasbaker
    14 May, 2008

    This was such an easy dish to make my family enjoyed it. I will make this again soon.

  • RosemaryT
    8 Feb, 2008

    One of my all time favorite dishes. Easy and delicious!

  • RoniH
    14 Dec, 2007

    We absolutely love this dish! It's refreshing and light and is a nice change over Christmas from those heavy meals. The peas add a very nice sweet touch. Thanks for a great recipe!