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Ham Pasta Primavera

Ham Pasta Primavera

A fantastic one pot meal full of ham, leeks, mushrooms and asparagus in a simple creamy parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, one pot
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • ½ Yellow Onion minced
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 cup Baby Bella Mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tsp Salt divided
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper divided
  • 2 tsp Thyme divided
  • 2 cups Leeks white & light green parts, halved and sliced
  • 2 cups Asparagus ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 lb Ham Steak cubed
  • 1 qt Broth chicken or vegetable
  • 2 cup Milk
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1½ lb Short pasta shells, elbows, rotini, etc.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • In a large saute pan over medium high heat, add oil. Once hot, add onions and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes then add mushrooms, and one teaspoon each of salt, pepper and thyme. Saute another 5 minutes.
  • Add leeks, asparagus and ham. Continue to saute another 5 minutes.
  • Remove ham and vegetable mixture to a bowl.
  • Add broth, milk, lemon juice, remaining salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil and add pasta. Then reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Return ham and vegetable mixture along to pan and stir to combine. Recover and cook another 15 minutes.
  • Remove lid and stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Cook another 5 minutes then remove from heat. Let sit about 5 minutes to thicken before serving.
Keyword asparagus, Ham, leek, mushrooms, one pot, one pot meal, Pasta, pasta primavera, pasta recipes
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