Stranger Foods

Ham and peas pasta with garlic parmesan cream sauce

Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 15 mins

The perfect way to use up all your leftover ham! It is amazingly creamy, comforting and kid-friendly!

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In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
To make the garlic parmesan cream sauce, melt butter in the skillet skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about . Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about .
Gradually whisk in chicken broth, thyme and basil. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about . Stir in half and half and Parmesan until slightly thickened, about . If the mixture is too thick, add more half and half as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Stir in spaghetti, ham and peas, and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.