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Creamy Spring Vegetable and Ham Pasta

Creamy Spring Vegetable and Ham Pasta

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 20 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 8 ounces fettuccine or other pasta

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 1/4 cup unsalted butter
    • 🥛 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
    • 🧀 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated

  • Vegetables

    • 1 cup sliced leeks
    • 1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed
    • 1 cup green peas
    • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic

  • Meat

    • 🍖 2 cups chopped ham

  • Spices

    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

STEPS

1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and keep warm.

2

Heat butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. When butter stops sizzling, add leeks and cook until tender, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.

3

Add asparagus; cook and stir until asparagus turns bright green and crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

4

Stir in ham and fresh garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add frozen green peas and cook for 2 more minutes.

5

Stir in cream, salt, nutmeg, and black pepper until well blended, then add grated Parmesan. Stir until cheese is melted, and cook about 1 minute more.

6

Combine sauce with hot pasta, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

722

Calories

  • 25
    Protein
  • 36
    Carbs
  • 54
    Fats

💡 Use leftover ham for a budget-friendly option.Substitute orecchiette or rotini if fettuccine is unavailable.Add freshly ground black pepper for extra flavor when serving.Prepare extra for meal prep, as this dish reheats well.