Cheesy Ham and Pasta
Ease your cold weather and Covid-19 workloadwith comfort food; like this quick, easy, cheesy, stovetop ham and pasta dish.
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound medium sized pasta shells, penne, rotelle, etc.
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 3/4 cup cooked, diced ham or meatless ham substitute
- 3 Tablespoons sliced, roasted red pepper
- 3/4 cup half-and-half
- 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp butter
- hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Add peas during last 4-5 minutes of cooking.
- Drain pasta and return to pot.
- Add ham and roasted red pepper to pasta mix.
- Add remaining ingredients. Toss gently, over low heat, until cheese is melted and pasta is coated with sauce; about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve immediately.