CREAMY FETTUCCINI WITH PEAS & HAM

By curly

Ingredients

• 1 9-ounce package fresh fettuccine
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 tsp bottled minced garlic
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 2/3 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 cup preshredded fresh Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup (4 ounces) thinly sliced reduced-fat ham, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.

While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Add peas, half-and-half, cheese, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently (do not allow mixture to boil).

Stir in pasta and ham.