Jefferson" Virginia Ham Pasta

Jefferson
Jefferson" Virgini From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. If you have shallots, olive oil, heavy cream, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the heavy cream you could follow this main course with the Homemade Blizzards with Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs as a dessert.

Instructions

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Prepare pasta according to package directions.
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Meanwhile, saut ham in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 2 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp.
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Add shallots; saut 1 minute.
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Add mushrooms and garlic, and cook, stirring often, 2 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Stir in wine, and cook 5 minutes or until reduced by half.
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Add peas, next 4 ingredients, and 1/2 cup cheese, stirring until cheese begins to melt and cream begins to thicken. Stir in hot cooked pasta, and toss until coated.
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Serve immediately with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In30 m.
Servings8
Health Score10
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