Hay and Straw

Name: Hay and Straw
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Dinner Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) linguine; 2 cups julienned fully cooked ham; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 cups frozen peas; 1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare, it's pretty, too. This colorful pasta dish combines julienned ham, Parmesan cheese, peas and linguine.—Priscilla Weaver, Hagerstown, Maryland

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) linguine
2 cups julienned fully cooked ham
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups frozen peas
1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute ham in butter for 3 minutes. Add peas; heat through. Drain linguine; toss with the ham mixture, Parmesan cheese and cream. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 410 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 783mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein.

Originally published as Hay and Straw in Taste of Home August/September 2003

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LoveCharlotte

Jul 19, 2019

The proportions of this recipe are a little off. I used 12 oz of gf spaghetti and that was too much for the amount of cream. Next time I'll use 8 oz of pasta like the other reviewer suggested. Also this is WAY WAY too many peas. I would cut the amount of peas down to two cups at least, maybe even 1. Noticed there weren't any seasons so I added 1/4 tsp Dijon, a pinch of nutmeg, sea salt and black pepper, and garlic. This is an easy recipe that can be built on. The dish was a little bland but not bad.
AmyE007

Apr 13, 2019

Flavor was good, easy to make. Mine got a bit thick. I cut the peas down to 2 cups which was good. I will try again
Idella Rogers

Jun 14, 2018

Where is the save button for this recipe?
Lynda1111

May 17, 2018

Delicious & easy. Use a good quality Parm (I like Sartori). The nutty, funkiness of good parm imparts delicious flavor. Next time I may add 1/2 tsp. Dijon to the cream, but otherwise, delish as is.
Grammy Debbie

Jul 31, 2017

Wonderful quick, easy and DELICIOUS meal. Hubby was amazed at how fast I got this together and how tasty it was! I didn't have shredded Parmesan cheese, so I used an Italian cheese blend. I will definitely be making this again!
pajamaangel

Apr 24, 2017

Four stars after adding some much needed garlic, thyme and pepper.
veldean

Jul 8, 2016

Very bland tasting!
1942janie

Jul 6, 2016

Could I serve this cold. or does it have to be a hot dish
puzzlemad

May 28, 2015

Very quick,easy & good with minimal ingredients. I used about 3/4 of the pasta called for & added a cube of frozen minced garlic while saut?ing the ham& peas. I also added about 1/2 tsp. of dried thyme. It was very good & filling.
luckischmitz

Aug 19, 2013

I sauteed red, yellow, orange peppers and onions before the ham, used about half the pasta and used a cup of skim milk with a tbsp. of corn starch since I was out of heavy whipping cream. Even my husband, who isn't a fan of most pasta dishes, raved about it. Delicious!