James Beard's One Pot Pleasant Pasta with Ham and Peas
A quick and easy pasta with ham, sugar snap peas, and modest amounts of butter and cream with just over 300 calories!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta
- 8 ounces peas (regular, snow peas, sugar snap, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup finely cut prosciutto or good-quality ham
- 1/3 cup cream
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water, according the package instructions. Add the peas during the last minute or two of cooking and drain when the pasta is done.
- Once drained, return the pasta and peas to the pot.
- Add the butter and toss the mixture around until the butter melts and coats the pasta. Add the ham and cream and toss well to combine everything. Add the salt and pepper to taste and toss again.
- Serve hot with grated cheese.
Notes
Serving size: 1/4th recipe
WW Points: 12
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(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) Old WW Points: 8 PointsPlus (old WW plan) Just a small amount of cream is used to bring everything together. Half-and-half can work in a pinch for a lighter option, though the sauce will be slightly thinner. Freshly grated cheese melts better and adds more flavor than pre-grated. Use whichever you prefer.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) Old WW Points: 8 PointsPlus (old WW plan) Just a small amount of cream is used to bring everything together. Half-and-half can work in a pinch for a lighter option, though the sauce will be slightly thinner. Freshly grated cheese melts better and adds more flavor than pre-grated. Use whichever you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg