A quick and comforting one pot pasta dish featuring tender peas and savory ham, cooked together for an easy and flavorful meal.
300 grams dried pasta (penne or fusilli)
150 grams cooked ham, diced
150 grams frozen peas
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
750 ml chicken or vegetable broth
200 ml milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
100 grams grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
Add the diced ham to the pot and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and milk, then add the dried pasta, frozen peas, dried oregano, and dried basil.
Stir to combine all ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking, until the pasta is cooked and the liquid has mostly absorbed.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.