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Spring Pasta With Asparagus, Peas & Ham

Simple pasta recipe with peas, asparagus, lemon and ham. A little parmesan brings it together making for a delicious and easy meal at any time of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Pasta, Week night meals
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Stock pot
  • Strainer
  • Sauté pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Grater
  • Chopping board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g orecchiette pasta
  • 1 cup pasta liquid
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup asparagus large cuts
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 1/2 cup ham
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Start by boiling the pasta as per the package instructions. Save 1 cup of the pasta liquid before draining the excess water out.
  • In a pan on medium heat, add the butter, minced garlic, onions, salt and sweat for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the asparagus, peas, dried sage and ham, cook for a minute.
  • Add the pasta liquid, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and stir. Cover the sauce and let it simmer.
  • Toss the pasta into the pan and stir together. Adjust seasoning and add more cheese.
  • Finish with lemon zest and lemon juice. Serve it hot with white wine.

Notes

  • Do not over cook the pasta when boiling it as we will cook it again in the sauce.
  • Measure the cheese with your heart.