How To Make Pasta with Ham & Minty Pea Pesto
There’s a reason why pasta is a popular favorite. It’s such a multi-purpose dish that can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. With so many pasta ideas to choose from, your biggest challenge will be deciding on which pasta recipes to go for!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup diced ham
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Add the frozen peas in the last minute of cooking. Drain and set aside.
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In a food processor, combine the mint leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
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In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced ham and cook until crispy.
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Add the cooked pasta and peas to the skillet with the ham. Pour the minty pea pesto over the pasta and toss to coat evenly.
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Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through.
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Serve hot and garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 460kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 20mg
- Sodium : 400mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 54g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 16g
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