Name: Barilla® Mini Penne with Ham, Peas & Creamy Parmigiano Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Mini Penne; 2 Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 6 Ounces Cooked Ham, Diced; 2 Cups milk; 1 Cup Frozen Peas; 1/4 Cup Fresh Chives, Minced; 1 Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

Barilla^® Mini Penne with Ham, Peas & Creamy Parmigiano Cheese Sauce

25 minutes

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Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Mini Penne pasta.

Ingredients

8 servings

1Box Barilla^® Mini Penne

2Extra Virgin Olive Oil

6Ounces Cooked Ham, Diced

2Cups milk

1Cup Frozen Peas

1/4Cup Fresh Chives, Minced

1Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 2

Heat olive oil and ham in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté for 2 minutes or until the ham is starting to brown. ADD milk, bring to a boil and simmer for 7 minutes, or until reduced by half, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Add peas, and continue to simmer for 2 more minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and toss pasta with the sauce; season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Finish sauce with chives and cheese. Serve immediately.

Mini Penne

As with the larger version Penne, Mini Penne resembles an old-style quill pen. This shape is enjoyed throughout Northern Italy and in Campania, where it is prized for its wonderful versatility and its ability to absorb and retain sauce on its surfaces, inside and out. Barilla^® Mini Penne is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Mini Penne

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Mini Penne

Shape

Mini Penne

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

View product