Recipe: Ham and Pea Pasta with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
Ham and Pea Pasta with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
Ingredients:
8 ounces whole wheat or regular pasta
1/4 cup butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth, or more as needed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup whole milk or milk alternative
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup chopped ham
2 cups frozen green peas
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves or 2 teaspoons dried
Instructions:
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 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 milk and Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add milk 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.
Serves 4. Adapted from epicurious.com
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