Mike Garten
This family favorite, using leftover ham, comes together in only 25 minutes.
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Yields:
6
servings
Prep Time:
0
hours
15
mins
Total Time:
0
hours
25
mins
2
leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced
1
medium onion, finely chopped
4
oz.
oz.
lowfat cream cheese, cut into small pieces
Pinch freshly grated or ground nutmeg
6
oz.
oz.
thinly sliced ham, torn into pieces
- Cook pasta per pkg. directions. During last few minutes of cooking, place peas in strainer, dunk into pasta pot and heat through; set aside. Reserve 1/4 cup of cooking liquid, drain pasta and return it to pot.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-low. Add leeks, onion and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Whisk in cream cheese, Parmesan and nutmeg. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Toss pasta with cheese sauce, adding some reserved cooking liquid if pasta seems dry. Fold in peas and ham.
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Source : Goodhousekeeping
