Sep 12, 2021
Creamy Ham and Pea Fettuccine
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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¼ cup yellow onion, diced
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2 teaspoons (2 cloves) garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon almond flour
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1 cup chopped ham
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½ cup frozen peas, thawed
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½ cup half & half
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¼ cup grated parmesan
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
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1 tablespoon mint, chopped
Instructions
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In a 12-inch nonstick skillet placed on a stove set to medium heat, melt the butter. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly until onions are translucent, 3-5 minutes.
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Add almond flour to the pan. Stir until incorporated.
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Add ham, peas, half & half, parmesan, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly until sauce is warmed and slightly thickened, 5-6 minutes.
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Add fettuccine to a 4-quart pot of boiling water. Stir to separate the strands. Pasta will cook in approximately 90 seconds.
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Drain the fettuccine and add it to the sauce. Stir until noodles are coated in sauce. Top with fresh parsley and mint and serve.
Kids Can Do
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Measure out ingredients
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Add ingredients to the pan
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Help toss the noddles and sauce