Ham and Peas Macaroni Alfredo

Ham and Peas Macaroni Alfredo is a quick 30-minute meal. It’s easy to prepare, family-friendly, and a great way to transform leftover deli ham into a satisfying main dish.

Update: This post was updated with new images on January 10, 2021, but the blog content remains the same. The recipe has also been updated since its original publication on October 2013.

Avery, a two-year-old in my daycare, is the cutest little thing I have ever seen. When her hair is in a ponytail, she looks just like “Boo,” the little girl from Monsters Inc. Up until recently, Avery had been the youngest child in the group, but she inspired all of the older children to use their manners. They applied it more frequently after seeing how she got praised for using hers. Avery often says “thank you” when I change her diaper, hand her an item, and serve her food. In fact, when I fed her soup for lunch last week, she thanked me in her little squeaky voice before taking each bite…all twenty-five spoonfuls! How cute is that?

One other person who will be thanking me is my daughter, whose craving for Alfredo sauce inspired this post. In this recipe, freshly grated garlic cloves provide a slight hint of garlic, and casserole macaroni (large macaroni) is a fun change from the fettuccine that is typically used with this sauce. This pasta dish is a complete, easy 30-minute weeknight dinner with added ham and peas.

This dish is an ideal way to use up leftover deli ham at the end of the week. Only a half pound is required, but it goes a long way. The combination of ham and peas is fantastic with pasta and Alfredo!  

Recommended supplies:

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• Microplane for shaving the garlic into the butter.
• Large stockpot for cooking pasta. This stainless steel 6-quart stockpot has a lifetime guarantee.
• This 4-quart skillet is for making the sauce and finishing the pasta.

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Ham and Peas Macaroni Alfredo

Author: Thao | In Good Flavor Cooking Method:Stovetop Cooked Cuisine:American Courses:Main Recipe Keys: C Carbohydrate

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 20 minutesTotal time: 25 minutesServings:6 Servings

Description

Ham and Peas Macaroni Alfredo is a quick 30-minute meal. It’s easy to prepare, family-friendly, and a great way to transform leftover deli ham into a satisfying main dish.

Ingredients

• 1 pound box casserole macaroni
• 1 stick butter, cut into large chunks
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 pound deli or leftover ham, sliced 1/4-inch wide strips
• 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted and at room temperature
• 1 3/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pint light cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 scant teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Slice ham into 1/8” x 1/4” x 1 1/2” strips. Set aside.  
2. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions.
3. While pasta is cooking, add butter to a large saucepan on medium heat. Using a grater or microplane, grate garlic into butter. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes. Do not let the butter or garlic brown. 
4. Add light cream, milk, and salt, stirring frequently. Bring to a simmer. Add cheese, stirring until the mixture thickens, about a minute. Gently fold in peas and ham.  
5. Drain pasta. Add to sauce, stirring to incorporate. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve immediately.
6. Makes 6 servings.

Keywords:Ham and Peas, Alfredo, Macaroni, 30-Minute Meal

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