Parmesan Ham Pasta is a creamy one pot wonder! The orecchiette pasta mixed with ham and veggies and tied together with a savory Parmesan sauce is a hit every time I serve it.
I created this recipe one night when it was time to make dinner and I had no clue what to make so I just took what I had on hand and threw it together. Orecchiette pasta, some leftover Easter ham, some peas and carrots from the freezer and then I added some heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to make an easy sauce and it turned out amazing! It became an instant family favorite and I knew I had accidentally created a winner of a recipe.
Orecchiette pasta is unique and perfect for this recipe since it catches little pockets of the creamy sauce but small shells would work equally well.
I hope y’all enjoy this easy dinner! You can throw it together in about 30 minutes and it uses just one pot. Less time and less dishes always make a happy momma, am I right?!
Sincerely,
-Rachel Ballinger ☕️💕
“A lot of living happens in the kitchen.” ~Rachel
Parmesan Ham Pasta
Ingredients
Method
- Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the pasta and veggies and simmer till soft, about 12 minutes. Drain but reserve about 2 cups pasta water.
- Over low heat, stir in the ham, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream. Add the pasta water back in and stir until nice and creamy.
- Season it with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Enjoy!
