Angel Hair Pasta with Ham and Peas
List of Ingredients
12 ounces Angel Hair, uncooked
10 ounce box frozen baby peas, defrosted OR
2-1/4 cups cooked peas, divided
1-1/2 cups 1% milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 small red onion, peeled and sliced very thin (about 1/2 cup)
2 cups chopped extra-lean ham
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Recipe
1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. While pasta is cooking, combine 1/2 cup of the peas, milk, flour, salt and pepper in a blender jar or food processor. Blend until very smooth.
3. Add remaining peas (without blending) and set aside.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and ham and cook, tossing, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add milk mixture, reduce heat to low and simmer 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. When pasta is done, drain well, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta cooking liquid. Add ham sauce and reserved pasta cooking liquid. Stir over low heat until pasta is coated with sauce. Transfer to a serving platter or plates.
Courtesy of the National Pasta Association http://www.ilovepasta.org
Serves 6
386 Calories
7 g Fat
28 mg Cholesterol
1008 mg Sodium
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