Creamy Fettuccine with Ham and Peas

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

6-8 servings

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022
When Valerie Holter's husband was stationed with the Navy in Italy, she enjoyed the local cuisine. "I loved the pasta and learned to make this rich dish from frequent restaurant visits," she notes from Waveland, Mississippi. Tip: Valerie recommends preparing it with spinach fettuccine if it's available at your supermarket.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine
  • 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain. Add the ham, peas, cheese, cream and fettuccine to pan. Cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 431 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 1097mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.