Best 6 Creamy Herbed Easter Ham And Pea Pasta Salad Recipes

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Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with a creamy and flavorful pasta salad? This collection of recipes features a variety of takes on the classic ham and pea pasta salad, each with its own unique twist. Whether you're looking for a simple and easy dish to bring to a potluck or a more elegant meal to serve at your Easter brunch, you're sure to find a recipe here that you'll love. From traditional recipes with a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing to lighter versions with a vinaigrette, and even a few unique takes on the classic, like a pesto-based dressing or a warm bacon vinaigrette, there's something for everyone in this collection. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

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Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HAM AND PEAS PASTA WITH GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE



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The perfect way to use up all your leftover ham! It is amazingly creamy, comforting and kid-friendly!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     entree

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces SimplyNature Organic Spaghetti
1/4 cup Countryside Creamery unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Baker's Corner all-purpose flour
1 cup Chef's Cupboard chicken broth, or more, as needed
1 teaspoon Stonemill dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon Stonemill dried basil
1/2 cup Countryside Creamery half and half
1/2 cup freshly grated Priano Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups chopped Appleton Farms Spiral Sliced Hickory Smoked Honey Ham
1 cup Season's Choice Frozen Sweet Peas
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. To make the garlic parmesan cream sauce, melt butter in the skillet skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, thyme and basil. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in half and half and Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more half and half as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in spaghetti, ham and peas, and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

PASTA AND HERBED CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces spaghetti, fettuccine or linguine
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or to taste)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water add the spaghetti and cook until it is al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet set over moderately low heat, melt the butter, add the rosemary and cook it, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. As soon as the pasta is cooked, drain and add it to the pan. Add the cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Toss to coat and let reduce 1 to 2 minutes, gently stirring, or until lightly thickened. Add Parmesan to taste, toss to combine and transfer to serving dish. Sprinkle with parsley.

CREAMY HERBED EASTER HAM AND PEA PASTA SALAD



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Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.Whisk together the mayonnaise, parsley, sour cream, chives, mint, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is done, add the peas to the pot. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.Add the ham to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.

Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 316

HAM AND PEA SALAD



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In Ephrata, Washington, Laura Whitney needs just five ingredients to create this quick colorful salad. "I work 10-hour days and have little time to spend in the kitchen, so I look for all the shortcuts I can find," she explains.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1/2 pound fully cooked ham, julienned
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped red onion
1/3 to 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, combine the peas, ham, cheese and onion. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

PEA & HAM PASTA



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Celebrate peas being in season with this classic combination. This quick and easy pasta dish takes less than 20 minutes to make

Provided by Samuel Goldsmith

Categories     Dinner

Time 19m

Number Of Ingredients 8

200g conchiglione pasta
160g podded peas
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, finely chopped
100g cooked ham
150ml double cream
½ lemon, juiced
40g parmesan, grated, plus extra to serve

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, then cook the pasta following pack instructions, about 9 mins. Around 3 mins before the pasta is cooked, add the peas.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion for 5 mins until soft but not golden. Add the ham, double cream, lemon juice and parmesan, then season and mix well. Remove from the heat.
  • Drain the pasta and peas (keeping a mugful of the cooking water) and return them to the pan. Tip in the creamy ham mixture and stir everything together to combine. If the mixture seems a little dry, add some of the reserved cooking water to loosen it a little. Serve with extra parmesan on top, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1038 calories, Fat 37 grams fat, SaturatedFat 31 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 88 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium

PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE HAM, PEA, AND CREAM SAUCE



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Grated lemon zest gives this creamy classic a hit of bright flavor and a little added flair.

Provided by Mindy Fox

Categories     Milk/Cream     Pasta     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Ham     Pea     Small Plates

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound farfalle or other short pasta
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 2 large)
4 ounces thick-cut ham (about 4 slices), cut into thin strips
1 cup frozen or fresh shelled peas
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for serving
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan (for serving)

Steps:

  • Cook farfalle in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain, reserving 2 Tbsp. pasta cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add shallots and 1/2 tsp. salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes (do not brown). Add ham, peas, and cream. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest, 2 Tbsp. parsley, and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
  • Return pasta to pot. Toss with sauce and reserved pasta cooking liquid; season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates, then top with parsley and Parmesan and season with more pepper.

Tips:

- For the best flavor, use fresh herbs whenever possible. - If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but use only 1/3 of the amount called for in the recipe. - Don't overcook the pasta. It should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. - If you don't have a large pot to cook the pasta, you can cook it in batches. Just be sure to drain the pasta well before adding it to the salad. - If you're making the salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until just before serving. This will help prevent the salad from getting soggy. - Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

This creamy herbed Easter ham and pea pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a spring or summer gathering. The pasta salad is loaded with ham, peas, and fresh herbs, and it is tossed in a creamy herb dressing. It's a great way to use up leftover ham, and it's also a great dish to make ahead of time.

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