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Bowtie Pasta with Ham & Peas

Cultural Context

Bowtie Pasta with Ham & Peas is a comforting American dish that showcases the versatility of pasta combined with simple, hearty ingredients. This dish is often enjoyed as a weeknight meal, bringing together the savory flavors of ham and the sweetness of peas in a creamy sauce. Its ease of preparation makes it a popular choice for families, and it can be easily adapted with seasonal vegetables or different proteins. Today, variations of this dish can be found in many American households, reflecting the creativity of home cooks.

AmericanUSmain
30 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
bowtie pasta
salt
yellow onion
8 ounces diced ham
peas
olive oil
butter
Parmesan cheese (optional)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Boil water in a pot and add salt.

2

Add bowtie pasta to boiling water and cook for 12-13 minutes without a lid.

3

Dice half of a yellow onion finely.

4

Heat a skillet and add the diced onion, sautéing until it starts to sizzle.

5

Add 8 ounces of diced ham to the skillet with the onion and cook until heated through and slightly colored.

6

Check the pasta and drain it in a colander without rinsing.

7

Return to the skillet with the ham and onion, stirring to combine.

8

Add approximately 2 cups of peas to the skillet and stir.

9

Add 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil to the mixture.

10

Add about 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and stir until melted and combined with the peas and ham.

11

Pour the ham and pea mixture over the drained pasta and stir to combine.

12

Optionally, add Parmesan cheese to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

potskilletcolandermeasuring cupcasserole dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Farfalle with Ham and PeasBowtie Pasta with Peas

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