Penne With Peas, Ham and Cheese Recipe

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Penne With Peas, Ham and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Bring large pot water to boil, salt water liberally.
  2. Cook penne until done, according to package directions.
  3. Brown ham in pan.
  4. Add peas to boiling water during last 2-3 minutes of pasta cooking.
  5. While pasta is cooking, mix cheese's and butter in bowl and set aside.
  6. Reserve approximately 1 cup pasta cooking water, drain pasta, no need to rinse.
  7. Add enough pasta cooking water to thin cheese and butter mixture to a sauce consistency.
  8. Add pasta and peas with ham to cheese mixture, stir well, adding extra pasta water as needed to thin sauce.
  9. Add extra Parmesan to pasta, add pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 489.94 Kcal (2051 kJ)
Calories from fat 279.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.08g 48%
Cholesterol 82.74mg 28%
Sodium 1038.32mg 43%
Potassium 273.92mg 6%
Total Carbs 18.87g 6%
Sugars 4.19g 17%
Dietary Fiber 6.21g 25%
Protein 29.61g 59%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 12%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 415.9mg 42%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 174.18 Kcal (729 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.05g 48%
Cholesterol 29.41mg 28%
Sodium 369.13mg 43%
Potassium 97.38mg 6%
Total Carbs 6.71g 6%
Sugars 1.49g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.21g 25%
Protein 10.53g 59%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 12%
Iron 0.5mg 8%
Calcium 147.8mg 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.6
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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