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Easy Leftover Gammon & Pea Pasta

A delicious leftover gammon pasta recipe with peas. The perfect recipe for leftover ham!
Course Pasta
Cuisine British
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 810kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Chopping Board
  • Knife
  • Large Saucepan
  • Shallow Casserole
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cheese Grater

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 350 g Pasta penne or rigatoni
  • 250 g Frozen Peas
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion small, finely chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Herb Seasoning
  • 300 ml Creme Fraiche full fat
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 75 g Parmesan grated
  • 300 g Leftover Gammon Ham cubed
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to packet instructions, adding the frozen peas for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Reserve a cup of pasta cooking water before draining the pasta and peas into a colander.
    350 g Pasta, 250 g Frozen Peas
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan or shallow casserole, and gently cook the chopped onion, garlic, and mixed herbs for 5 minutes until the onion becomes soft
    1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 Onion, 2 Garlic Cloves, 1 teaspoon Italian Herb Seasoning
  • Mix in the creme fraiche, Dijon mustard, grated Parmesan, and some of the reserved pasta cooking water. Heat for a few minutes and allow the creamy sauce to become glossy.
    300 ml Creme Fraiche, 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard, 75 g Parmesan
  • Stir in the leftover gammon, cooked pasta & peas, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper and add more reserved pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce if needed. Serve with more grated Parmesan.
    300 g Leftover Gammon Ham, 1 tablespoon Parsley, ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Pepper

Notes

Expert Tips:
  • Don't forget to reserve a cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining the pasta! It helps the creamy pasta sauce to emulsify, making it glossy and smooth.
  • Chop the onion quite finely to ensure it becomes nice and soft. If you prefer, you can leave the onion out or use a chopped leek instead.
 
Variations:
 
Storage:
Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Microwave until piping hot, adding a little water to ensure the pasta doesn't dry out.
Freeze: Allow the pasta to cool then freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly before reheating in the microwave.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Easy Leftover Gammon & Pea Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
810
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
36
g
55
%
Saturated Fat
 
17
g
106
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
133
mg
44
%
Sodium
 
1594
mg
69
%
Potassium
 
653
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
79
g
26
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
41
g
82
%
Vitamin A
 
765
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
 
29
mg
35
%
Calcium
 
285
mg
29
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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