FETTUCCINE WITH MINT, PEAS, HAM, AND CREAM

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Fettuccine with Mint, Peas, Ham, and Cream image

The mint enhances all the flavors and adds its own wonderfully fresh touch. Any variety of ham can be used instead of the Parma.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 leeks, (about 4 ounces), white parts only, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
1 cup heavy cream
3 ounces cooked Parma ham, cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound fresh or dried fettuccine
1 cup small mint leaves, or chopped large leaves

Steps:

  • Place sliced leeks in a small bowl of cold water. Let stand for 5 minutes to rid them of dirt and sand. Lift sliced leeks out of water, leaving sand behind, and drain well. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add leeks and garlic, and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high. Add chicken stock, cream, ham, and peas; season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce cook until it is reduced by half, stirring frequently until it has thickened, about 6 minutes.
  • Salt the boiling water, add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 4 minutes for fresh. Drain fettuccine, and return to pot. Add sauce to fettuccine, and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with the mint, and serve.

sunder bc
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This recipe was a bit of a disappointment. The sauce was bland and the ham was dry.


Love Pakistan
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I didn't have any ham on hand, so I used leftover chicken instead. It turned out great!


Rafiq mardan
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This dish is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try it with a lighter sauce next time.


Keiran Stroud
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Maureen Chidimma
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This is a great dish for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Mark Grier
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I love the creamy sauce in this dish. It's so rich and flavorful.


amelia pinto
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


shaman ali ali
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but I loved this dish. The mint and peas really balance out the flavor of the ham.


Beatformerz Mojack
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. I had some leftover from Easter dinner and this was the perfect way to use it up.


Ned GRACIN
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The kids loved the creamy sauce and the ham, and I loved the fresh flavor of the mint. Definitely a keeper!


Sean Justg
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This dish is my new go-to for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The flavors of the mint, peas, ham, and cream come together perfectly. I also love that it's a one-pot dish, which makes cleanup a breeze.