Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Ham and Peas

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
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

View full nutritional breakdown of Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Ham and Peas calories by ingredient

Introduction

This is a South Beach Diet recipe. This is a South Beach Diet recipe.

Minutes to Prepare: 5

Minutes to Cook: 25

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti

1.5 teaspoons olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

1 teaspoon of dried basil

1/8 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

1 cup of lean ham, diced

3/4 cup of fat-free half and half

1 cup frozen peas

3 Tbsp. parmesan cheese

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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.