Ham Pea Farfalle
This Ham Pea Farfalle is a cheerful and hearty pasta dish that lands on the table in just 15 minutes. Savory diced ham and sweet green peas tossed with bow-tie pasta in a light butter sauce make this the perfect quick weeknight dinner.
Bow-tie pasta tossed with savory ham, sweet peas, and parmesan in a quick butter sauce.
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Ingredients
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sauce
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Instructions
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook farfalle according to package directions until al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add frozen peas to the boiling water in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve half a cup of pasta water then drain.
Saute the Ham
While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced ham and cook stirring occasionally for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned and caramelized on the edges. Add garlic and cook 30 more seconds.
Combine Everything
Add the drained farfalle and peas to the skillet with the ham. Toss everything together over medium heat adding splashes of reserved pasta water to create a light sauce that coats the pasta. Season with black pepper.
Finish and Serve
Remove from heat and stir in half the parmesan, letting it melt into the pasta. Divide among bowls and top with remaining parmesan and a crack of fresh black pepper. Serve immediately.
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