15-Minute Whole Wheat Pasta With Peas and Ham
Get your daily dose of veggies and protein with this whole wheat pasta recipe featuring fresh peas and savory ham.
Ingredients
- 8 oz uncooked whole wheat fusilli "curlies"
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 20g + more for topping
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 6 oz leftover baked ham you can get a thick slice from the deli and cube it as well
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package.¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- While waiting for the water to boil, whisk the oil, lemon juice, cheese, salt and pepper until well combined. Set aside.¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup lemon juice, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Once the pasta is done (about 12 minute after adding it to the water), add the peas and ham to the pasta while it's still in the boiling water and cook for an additional minute.8 oz uncooked whole wheat fusilli, 2 cups frozen peas, 6 oz leftover baked ham
- Drain the pasta, peas and ham and place them back in the pot. Add the oil-lemon juice mixture and toss until everything is well combined.
- Serve and top with an additional sprinkle of Parmesan.
Nutrition
Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 909mgPotassium: 328mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 610IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 2mg
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