Creamy Cheesy Pasta

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Half-fill a medium saucepan with boiling water, add salt and place over a high heat. When the water is boiling, tip in the pasta shells. Stir gently as they soften and cook for around 12 minutes or until al dente.

Step 2

2. Meanwhile, put a medium frying pan over a medium heat and add the butter. When it is melted and starting to foam, add the ham and saute gently for a minute or so. Toss in the peas, add the cream and bring to a simmer. Heat the oven at 60’C to warm the bowls.

Step 3

3. When the pasta is cooked, remove it from the water with a slotted spoon and add it directly to the frying pan. Add a good half-ladleful of pasta water too. Add both of the grated cheeses and toss your pasta in the sauce until it starts to melt and the sauce emulsifies. Taste to check the seasoning and adjust as necessary.

Step 4

4. Divide between warmed bowls and serve straight away, scattered with a little more grated Parmesan if you like.