Ham and Peas Pasta with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
The perfect way to use up all your leftover ham! It is amazingly creamy, comforting and kid-friendly!
Dovetailing Tips: Use the left over ham from day 2 in todays recipe.
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Ingredients:
| 8 ounces | spaghetti |
| 1/4 cup | butter |
| 4 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 2 tablespoons | flour |
| 1 cup | chicken broth, or more, as needed |
| 1 teaspoon | thyme |
| 1/2 teaspoon | basil |
| 1/2 cup | half and half |
| 1/2 cup | parmesan cheese |
| pepper, to taste | |
| 2 cups | ham |
| 1 cup | frozen sweet pea |
| 2 tablespoons | chopped fresh parsley leaves |
Directions:
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.
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