Pea and Ham Pasta
20 minutes
A tasty, creamy pasta best served with a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. If you use dried pasta, adjust the cooking time to suit.
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Ingredients
Serves: 1
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 1/2 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 50g smoked ham
- 50ml Sauvignon Blanc wine
- 1/4 teaspoon seeded mustard
- pinch of cayenne
- 150ml cream
- 50g frozen peas defrosted
- 220g fresh pasta
- 1/2 tablespoon thyme/parsley, chopped
- 35g parmigiano regiano cheese shavings
Directions
Preparation:10min ›
Cook:10min ›
Ready in:20min
- Sweat onion and garlic in the oil and butter, add the ham and simmer for two minutes.
- Add the wine, mustard, cayenne and reduce to a thick consistency. Add the cream and peas and reduce again until thick.
- Meanwhile cook the pasta in lots of boiling water till al dente- about 4 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta, then toss through the herb mixture.
- Top with the cheese and serve with a warm loaf of sourdough and salad or grilled vegetables. Don't forget the rest of the wine!
