Ham and peas farfalle in creamy lemon parmesan sauce
Creamy Lemon Parmesan Farfalle with Ham and Peas is a main course that serves 4, covering 10% of daily vitamin and mineral requirements. It is a comforting pasta dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
cooked farfalle pasta
226.8 g
flour
1 Tbsp
butter
1 Tbsp
light cream
239 ml
grated parmesan cheese
50 g
lemon juice
0.5
diced ham
114 g
peas
145 g
salt and pepper
4 servings
Method
- While the pasta is boiling, melt the butter in a large saucepan with the flour.
- Whisk together on medium heat for a few minutes, until it just begins to change color.
- Add 1/2 the cream, whisk thoroughly and add the other half of the cream. Continue whisking until smooth and bring to a light boil.
- Whisk until it thickens (this will only take a minute or so), then turn the heat to low.
- Add the parmesan cheese in two parts, again whisking until everything is smooth and creamy. Turn off the heat, add the lemon juice in a slow stream, continuing to whisk. Taste for salt and pepper.
- Drain the pasta and return to it's cooking pot.
- Add the lemon-cheese sauce and stir gently until the pasta is coated.
- Add the ham and peas, stir to combine.
- Serve family style or individual dishes with an extra sprinkle of grated parmesan on top. Enjoy!
Nutrition:
Carbs
73 g
Fat
27 g
Protein
26 g
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