Quick, easy, cheesy, comforting, and ready in 30 minutes.
It’s the holidays, which means that friends and relatives will cancel or appear at the last minute.
Are we having 14 people over?
Elise Bauer
This is why in addition to theenchiladasI brought to our recent neighborhood holiday party I also brought aglazed ham.
This pasta dish couldn’t be easier and comes together as quickly as it takes to boil the pasta.
It’s also delicious.
Peas and ham are a classic pairing in many global cuisines for a good reason.
Have Even More Leftover Ham?
Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
While you are cooking the pasta, heat the butter in a medium skillet on medium heat until melted.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Stir in the ham and the frozen peas.
Stir in 1 cup of the pasta cooking water which will help thaw the peas.
Stir in 1/2 cup of cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
When the pasta is ready, toss it with the sauce in a serving bowl and serve.
