This dish is a great way to use up any extra ham after holiday meals instead of the usual sandwiches. Throw in any other vegetables you may have left over instead of or in addition to the peas.
- Portion size 4 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: April 2012
Ingredients
Method
In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook onion, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 7 minutes.Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour; cook, stirring, until light golden, about 1 minute. Whisk in broth, evaporated milk and mustard; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.Stir in ham and peas; cook until hot, about 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and return to pot, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
Add ham mixture and toss to coat, gradually thinning with reserved pasta water until desired consistency.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Fibre 6 g
- Sodium 1486 mg
- Sugars 11 g
- Protein 34 g
- Calories 593.0
- Total fat 14 g
- Potassium 596 mg
- Cholesterol 60 mg
- Saturated fat 7 g
- Total carbohydrate 80 g
%RDI
- Iron 36.0
- Folate 94.0
- Calcium 20.0
- Vitamin A 16.0
- Vitamin C 43.0
