Fusilli with cream, ham, and peas

Name: Fusilli with cream, ham, and peas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Fusilli pasta 11.25 oz; Prosciutto cotto 7 oz; Peas 1 ½ cup; Yellow onions 2.1 oz; Fresh liquid cream 1 cup; Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 659
Carbohydrates g 77.7
of which sugars g 8.7
Protein g 24.8
Fats g 27.7
of which saturated fat g 11.01
Fiber g 5.6
Cholesterol mg 72
Sodium mg 645

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Fusilli with cream, ham, and peas is a go-to Italian dish where the creamy sauce just perfectly hugs every twist of the pasta. Seriously good. And italians know even simple meals can be amazing with top-notch ingredients. Thing is, fusilli with cream ham and peas needs fresh peas, real prosciutto cotto, and fresh liquid cream—or panna fresca. The ham gives a tender bite, the peas add a touch of sweet flavor, and the cream ties it all together in a smooth, moist finish. You’ll find this pasta at family tables all over Italy—not tied to one region but always feeling homemade. Pretty simple. Just right for when you want something satisfying without much fuss.

And look, what sets this dish apart from other creamy pasta dishes is how the ingredients really really get to shine, so it’s worth picking the good stuff. Some folks skip the cream for a lighter version, but most say a bit of panna fresca makes creamy fusilli with ham and peas super tasty. This recipe’s perfect for when you’re short on time but still want a meal that feels like a treat. It fits in with so many easy pasta recipes—works great for quick weeknight meals or even when friends are over. Plus, the sauce gets just thick enough to coat the pasta, and the bits of ham and peas bring a nice mix of flavors—tangy from the ham, sweet from the peas, all wrapped in that golden, creamy sauce.

There’s no need for complicated steps or fancy techniques here; it’s about how simple things can turn into real comfort food recipes with just a little care. Pasta with ham and peas like this? It's a classic for a reason: it is the kind of meal that makes everyone at the table happy, no matter how much or little you know about cooking. And the sauce? So so good. For sure.

How to prepare Fusilli with cream, ham, and peas

To prepare fusilli with cream, ham, and peas, start by placing a pot filled with slightly salted water on the stove for cooking the pasta. Take the cooked ham and cut it first into slices and then into cubes of about 1 inch 1. Then finely chop the onion and place it in a saucepan where you have added the oil 2; let it sauté for a few minutes over medium heat, then add the peas 3.

Add a ladle of pasta cooking water and let it cook for about 15 minutes on high heat. At this point, also add the cooked ham 5 and sauté everything together for 2-3 minutes. Add the cream 6,

stir 7 and let it cook on low heat for a couple of minutes 8. Meanwhile, cook the pasta 9

and drain it al dente, pouring it directly into the sauce 10. Mix everything 11 to blend the flavors and serve your fusilli with cream and ham while still hot!

Storage

Fusilli with cream, ham, and peas can be stored in an airtight container for up to one day in the refrigerator.

Tip

By cooking the peas for only 15 minutes, you will achieve the right consistency and keep their bright and vibrant color. To enhance the flavor of the dish, try adding a sprinkle of Grana cheese!

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