Pasta With Ham & Minty Pea Pesto
This delightful pasta dish blends the sweetness of peas with the rich creaminess of crème fraîche, balanced by the savory notes of smoked ham. The bright green color of the pea cream adds a vibrant touch to the dish, making it not only delicious but visually appealing as well. Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying meal that comes together quickly for a busy weeknight dinner.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 400g pasta shapes
- 400g frozen peas , defrosted
- ½ bunch mint , leaves picked
- 50g grated Parmesan or pecorino, plus extra to serve (optional)
- 100g half-fat crème fraîche
- 175g thinly sliced smoked ham , shredded
Instructions
- Cook the pasta following pack instructions, adding 200g of the peas for the final 1 min of cooking. Drain, reserving some of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, blitz the rest of the peas, mint, half the Parmesan and the crème fraîche until smooth, then season. When the pasta is cooked, tip back into the pan on the heat and spoon in the pea cream, ham and the remaining Parmesan. Stir to coat the pasta evenly, adding the reserved water if it is too thick. Serve immediately, with extra Parmesan, if you like.
Cook Time
12M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 487 calories
- Fat Content: 12 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 6 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 65 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 5 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 7 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 30 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.3 milligram of sodium
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