Fettuccine with Peas and Ham

Ingredients

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream, or whole milk
2 cups frozen peas 1/3 pound smoked ham, diced finely
1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

Combine the stick of butter less 1 tablespoon, the cheese, and the heavy
cream in a food processor and process until smooth. Set aside.

Cook the peas as directed on the package. Drain and set aside.
Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet, then add the diced ham,
and brown. Set aside.

In a large pot, cook the fettuccine according to the package directions. Drain,
reserving 1/3 cup of the cooking water.

Immediately put the drained fettuccine and the reserved 1/3 cup pasta water in
a large bowl and quickly scoop the butter-cheese-cream mixture onto the top
of the hot pasta and toss to coat the strands. Then add the peas and diced ham
and toss again. Top with freshly ground black pepper.

Serve the Fettuccine with Peas and Ham.

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