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Post by marlaoh on Oct 22, 2004 9:12:01 GMT -6
Angel Hair with Ham and Baby Peas 12 oz Angel Hair, uncooked 1 10-oz. box frozen baby peas, defrosted OR 2 1/4 cups cooked peas, divided 1 1/2 cups 1% milk 1 Tbs all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 small red onion, peeled and sliced very thin (about 1/2 cup) 2 cups chopped extra-lean ham 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt to taste Black pepper to taste 1 Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, combine 1/2 cup of the peas, milk, flour, salt and pepper in a blender jar or food processor. Blend until very smooth. Add remaining peas (without blending) and set aside. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and ham and cook, tossing, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add milk mixture, reduce heat to low and simmer 3 minutes, stirring constantly. 3 When pasta is done, drain well, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta cooking liquid. Add ham sauce and reserved pasta cooking liquid. Stir over low heat until pasta is coated with sauce. 4 Transfer to a serving platter or plates. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve, passing Parmesan cheese separately. Servings: 5
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