Creamy Fettuccine with Leeks and Ham

Name: Creamy Fettuccine with Leeks and Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb. fettuccine; 1 c. frozen peas; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; Kosher salt and pepper; 1 clove garlic, pressed; 3/4 c. whole milk; 4 oz. lowfat cream cheese, cut into small pieces; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan; Pinch freshly grated or ground nutmeg; 6 oz. thinly sliced ham, torn into pieces

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Oct 1, 2019

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Creamy Pasta with Leeks, Peas & Ham recipe

Mike Garten

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

This family favorite, using leftover ham, comes together in only 25 minutes.

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Ingredients

1 lb. fettuccine
1 cup frozen peas
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt and pepper
1 clove garlic, pressed
3/4 cup whole milk
4 oz. lowfat cream cheese, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Pinch freshly grated or ground nutmeg
6 oz. thinly sliced ham, torn into pieces

Directions

1. Step 1Cook pasta per pkg. directions. During last few minutes of cooking, place peas in strainer, dunk into pasta pot and heat through; set aside. Reserve 1/4 cup of cooking liquid, drain pasta and return it to pot.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-low. Add leeks, onion and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Step 3Whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Whisk in cream cheese, Parmesan and nutmeg. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Step 4Toss pasta with cheese sauce, adding some reserved cooking liquid if pasta seems dry. Fold in peas and ham.