Ham and Pea Pasta

Amazingly tasty meal ready in 20 minutes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings People

Bring to a boil.
Add the pasta and cook per the packet instructions.
200 g Fusilli pasta
When the pasta is nearly cooked, add the frozen peas for the last minute or two.
200 g frozen peas
In a frying pan, add the butter or olive oil and place over a medium high heat.
25 g butter
Once the butter has melted, add the spring onions and fry until softened.
3 large spring onions
Remove from the heat until the pasta has cooked.
Drain the pasta and peas retaining a mug of the starchy water. It will help to loosen the sauce a little later if needed.
Add the pasta and peas into the frying pan.
Return to the hob over a low medium heat.
Add the sweetcorn (drained) to the frying pan.
100 g sweetcorn
Add the double cream, parmesan (cheese) and diced chunks of ham and stir together.
200 ml double cream, 50 g Parmesan, 2 slices ham
If the consistency is too thick, then add a little of the pasta water and stir again. Adjust accord to your taste.
Stir until the sauce starts to bubble and turn the heat down even further. The sauce should be coating everything.
Add the lemon zest and season with salt and pepper to taste.
salt, ground black pepper, 1/2 large lemon
Add a little of the lemon juice and test. Add more if needed.
½ large lemon
Serve into warmed bowls with an extra grating of cheese