Ham and Peas Alfredo Pasta

Name: Ham and Peas Alfredo Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 Cup Onion, Diced; 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced; 3 Cups Chicken Broth; 2 Cups Uncooked Pasta Shells; 1 Cup Frozen Peas; 1 Cup Farmer John® Spiral-Sliced Smoked Ham, Sliced; 2/3 Cup Half And Half; 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese; Salt & Black Pepper To Taste

Total Time:

25 mins

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Servings:

5 Servings

Recipe Inspiration: TheKitchenGirl.Com

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Total Time:

25 mins

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Servings:

5 Servings

Ingredients

Spiral Sliced Smoked Ham

2 Tbsp. Olive Oil2 Tbsp.
1/2 Cup Onion, Diced1/2 Cup
3 Cloves Garlic, Minced3 Cloves
3 Cups Chicken Broth3 Cups
2 Cups Uncooked Pasta Shells2 Cups
1 Cup Frozen Peas1 Cup
1 Cup Farmer John® Spiral-Sliced Smoked Ham, Sliced1 Cup
2/3 Cup Half And Half2/3 Cup
1 Cup Parmesan Cheese1 Cup
Salt & Black Pepper To Taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil on medium flame in a skillet until shimmering.
Add onion & garlic, sauté until tender and fragrant.
Add chicken broth and pasta shells; increase heat to high.
Reduce heat to medium and cook about 10 minutes.
Add peas, ham, and half and half; turn heat to high to bring sauce just to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until pasta shells are cooked to your liking.
Add parmesan cheese, season with salt and black pepper.