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Pasta Shells with peas and ham is for Dinner.

Pasta Shells with peas and ham takes several minutes to prepare.

Pasta Shells with peas and ham takes several minutes to cook.

Pasta Shells with peas and ham makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Pasta Shells with peas and ham are:

1 pound small whole wheat pasta shells or elbow macaroni
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
One 10-ounce package frozen peas
1/4 pound thinly sliced country ham or prosciutto, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups fat free half & half
1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1 ounce freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped dill
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Here is how you make Pasta Shells with peas and ham:

1.In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta shells until al dente. Drain the shells, return them to the pot and toss with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil to prevent sticking. 2.Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the remaining olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat until golden, about 4 minutes. Add the peas and ham and cook until the peas are hot and the ham is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the half & half and stock and simmer over moderate heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. 3.Stir the cream sauce into the shells. Add the Parmesan and dill and season with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls. Serving Size:?Makes 8 servings

The nutritional information for Pasta Shells with peas and ham is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 299.1

• Total Fat: 4.7 g
• Cholesterol: 11.3 mg
• Sodium: 405.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 51.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.5 g
• Protein: 13.4 g