Ham & Peas Pasta

2 t. butter
1 t. minced onion
1/8 t. salt
1 c. peas
4 oz. mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
4 oz. ham, cut into chunks, or thinly sliced
1 t. fresh parsley, chopped
8 oz. pasta
1 -1 1/2 c. whipping cream
1 c. grated parmesan cheese

Melt the butter in a skillet on medium heat. Add onion and saute it until soft. Add mushrooms and salt. When mushrooms are done, stir in the ham, peas, and parsley. Remove skillet from the stove. Cook pasta according to the package directions; drain completely. Return the pasta to its pot on medium-high heat. Pour in 1 cup of the cream. Stir the pasta until the cream begins to bubble. Add 3/4 c. of the cheese, blend well and remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the ham mixture. If the pasta seems too dry, add more cream. Put the pasta into serving dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.


Lucy J.