Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Ham and Peas
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti1.5 teaspoons olive oil1 small onion, chopped1 teaspoon of dried basil1/8 teaspoon of red pepper flakes1 cup of lean ham, diced3/4 cup of fat-free half and half1 cup frozen peas3 Tbsp. parmesan cheesesalt and pepper to taste
Cook the pasta according to package driections, without salt. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, basil, pepper flake. Cook until onions are translucent, about 2 minutes.
Add ham, half-and-half, and pasta water. Bring to a simmer and cook until the flavors blend and sauce thickes slightly, about 3 minutes.
Add peas and a pinch of salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes. Add pasta, toss to coat, reduce heat to low, and cook 1 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and serve hot with cheese.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BRKWV5.
While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, basil, pepper flake. Cook until onions are translucent, about 2 minutes.
Add ham, half-and-half, and pasta water. Bring to a simmer and cook until the flavors blend and sauce thickes slightly, about 3 minutes.
Add peas and a pinch of salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes. Add pasta, toss to coat, reduce heat to low, and cook 1 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and serve hot with cheese.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BRKWV5.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 317.7
- Total Fat: 7.3 g
- Cholesterol: 21.1 mg
- Sodium: 658.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 52.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.9 g
- Protein: 17.4 g
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