Leek, Pea and Ham Pasta

Name: Leek, Pea and Ham Pasta
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: 300g/10oz spaghetti; 25g/1oz butter; 4 eggs; 140g/5oz thick slice of smoked ham, cut into cubes; 175g/6oz frozen peas; 1 large leek; 85g/3oz cheddar or Lancashire cheese, grated

3 steps

Cook:20min

A cheap and easy supper made from readily available ingredients.

Updated at: Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:47:39 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories554.6 kcal (28%)

Total Fat18.7 g (27%)

Carbs65.8 g (25%)

Sugars5.7 g (6%)

Protein29.3 g (59%)

Sodium659.7 mg (33%)

Fiber4.6 g (17%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

300gspaghetti

25gbutter

4eggs

140gsmoked ham

thick, slice, cut into cubes

175gfrozen peas

1leek

large

85gcheddar cheese

or Lancashire, grated

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for about 10-12 minutes, adding the peas for the last 3 minutes of the cooking time.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat the butter in a small pan. Wash and slice the leek. Add to the pan and cook over a medium heat for 3 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Beat the eggs in a bowl and season. Drain the pasta and immediately return to the pan. Tip in the leeks, eggs, ham and half the cheese. Stir well. Adjust the seasoning and serve sprinkled with the remaining cheese.