LIGHT AND CREAMY PASTA WITH HAM, PEAS, AND MUSHROOM

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Light and Creamy Pasta with Ham, Peas, and Mushroom image

I ate a dish at The Olive Garden Restaurant several years ago that I loved. They have since removed it from their menu, so this is my "light" re-creation of it!

Provided by K Conway2

Categories     European

Time 35m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (7 ounce) package cheese tortellini (or larger)
1 (8 ounce) package deli cut ham steaks, cubed (or larger)
8 ounces frozen peas, partially thawed
8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms
2 cups white wine (I use Pinot Grigio)
3/4 pint half-and-half cream (I use fat free)
2 cloves garlic (I use a garlic press to mince them)
3 tablespoons light butter (I use I Can't Believe it's Not Butter, Light)
3 -4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Put 3 tbsp. of light butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. After a minute, put in minced garlic cloves
  • Add 1 cup of white wine then add all of the mushrooms and saute for 3-4 minutes
  • Start to boil the water for the pasta. Add cubed ham and peas to the saute pan then add the remaining 1 cup of white wine and saute for 3-4 minutes
  • Put your pasta in the boiling water. To the saute pan, add 3/4 pint of half & half, then lower the temperature to low-medium heat (so that it doesn't bubble)
  • After 2-3 minutes, add corn starch one tbsp. at a time and stir-the sauce will slowly thicken over 3 to 4 minutes
  • Salt and pepper to taste, serve over the pasta, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, enjoy!

Siphesande Thiya
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover ham. I always have leftover ham after Easter and Christmas, and this is the perfect way to use it up.


Skylar Meyer
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I love the creamy sauce in this dish. It's so rich and flavorful, and it coats the pasta perfectly.


Abdelrhman Talal
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the peas and mushrooms, and they always ask for seconds.


Rahat Hossen
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This dish is so easy to make, but it tastes like it took hours to prepare. I love how the flavors all come together to create a truly special dish.


Joy Philip
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed them in this dish. They add a nice earthy flavor to the sauce.


Evelen Quist
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This pasta dish is so comforting and satisfying. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night. I love curling up on the couch with a bowl of this pasta and a glass of wine.


Amanda Khanyisile
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of pasta, and I've also added different vegetables. It's always delicious, and it's a great way to use up leftovers.


Benny Chinwendu
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests. I made it for a dinner party last weekend, and everyone raved about it.


najeebullah niazman
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The instructions are very clear, and the recipe is very easy to follow. I'm so glad I tried this recipe, because it's now one of my favorites.


Asia Begum
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This pasta dish is so creamy and delicious. The ham, peas, and mushrooms are the perfect addition, and the sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Tahir Hassan
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe, because it's a keeper.


Shivkumar Mukhiya
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I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce is so flavorful, and the ham is cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again, even if I had to use turkey ham.


Malak Mohamed
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable. I was able to make it for less than $10, and it fed my family of four.


Victoria Cheffa
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to throw it together in about 30 minutes, and it tasted like it had been simmering for hours. The sauce is so creamy and delicious, and the ham, peas, and mushrooms are the perfect addition.


paige plunkett
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The creamy sauce was light and flavorful, and the ham, peas, and mushrooms added a nice variety of textures and flavors. I will definitely be making this again.