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Creamy Pasta with Ham and Peas - A Ham and Pea Pasta Recipe

Creamy Pasta with Ham and Peas is so simple to make.  Cubed ham and frozen peas are whipped up into a easy creamed mixture that is served over cooked pasta or noodles.  What's better? Use leftover ham in this ham and pea pasta recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamed peas with ham, creamy ham and peas over pasta, creamy pasta with ham and peas, ham and pea pasta recipe, pasta with ham and peas, pasta with ham and peas no cream
Servings: 4 people
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups diced, cooked ham
  • 1/4 cup onion
  • 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 10.5 ounces cream of celery soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 - 2 cups uncooked pasta or egg noodles (your favorite type)

Instructions

  • Cook pasta or noodles according to package instructions; set aside.
    Creamy Pasta with Ham and Peas is so simple to make.  Cubed ham and frozen peas are whipped up into a easy creamed mixture that is served over cooked pasta or noodles. 
  • In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté ham and onions over medium low until onions are soft.
    Creamy Pasta with Ham and Peas is so simple to make.  Cubed ham and frozen peas are whipped up into a easy creamed mixture that is served over cooked pasta or noodles. 
  • Stir in frozen peas, and cook for a couple minutes.
  • Add cream of celery soup and milk; cook until smooth and thick.
    Creamy Pasta with Ham and Peas is so simple to make.  Cubed ham and frozen peas are whipped up into a easy creamed mixture that is served over cooked pasta or noodles. 
  • Serve over cooked pasta.
    Creamy Pasta with Ham and Peas is so simple to make.  Cubed ham and frozen peas are whipped up into a easy creamed mixture that is served over cooked pasta or noodles. 

Notes

  • For the ham, use whatever ham you have on hand including leftover spiral ham, lunch meat, ham steaks, etc.  Cut the ham into bite-sized pieces.
  • Onions can be omitted, or use dried, minced onions as a substitute. 
  • Substitute drained, canned peas for frozen, if desired.
  • The frozen peas do not need to be thawed before adding to the creamed peas with ham.
  • Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Onion can be used instead of cream of celery, if desired.
  • To serve, spoon over your favorite type of cooked noodle of pasta.  Elbow macaroni or egg noodles are my two favorites, or try serving over toast for an old fashioned creamed peas with ham recipe.
  • Love creamed vegetables? Try this creamed asparagus recipe.