Pasta with Peas and Ham in Cream Sauce is a great way to utilize leftover ham. No one would know that you used leftovers.

Pasta with Peas and Ham in a Cream Sauce

2 tablespoons butter

1 onion, small diced

1 clove garlic, minced

3 oz. Ham cut into julienned strips

3/4 cup grated Parmesan

1 cup heavy cream

2 cups thawed frozen peas

1 lb. pasta, cooked al dente in salted boiling water

In a skillet, add butter and melt over low heat. Add the diced onions and garlic and saute until onions are translucent and not browned. Add the ham and cream . Simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in the Parmesan and peas. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss. Cook the mixture tossing for a couple of minutes and serve immediately.