Beef / Pork

Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Ham and Peas takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Ham and Peas takes 25 minutes to cook.

Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Ham and Peas makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Ham and Peas are:

8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
1.5 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon of dried basil
1/8 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
1 cup of lean ham, diced
3/4 cup of fat-free half and half
1 cup frozen peas
3 Tbsp. parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Ham and Peas:

Cook the pasta according to package driections, without salt. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain and set aside.While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, basil, pepper flake. Cook until onions are translucent, about 2 minutes.Add ham, half-and-half, and pasta water. Bring to a simmer and cook until the flavors blend and sauce thickes slightly, about 3 minutes.Add peas and a pinch of salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes. Add pasta, toss to coat, reduce heat to low, and cook 1 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and serve hot with cheese.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BRKWV5.

The nutritional information for Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Ham and Peas is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 317.7

• Total Fat: 7.3 g
• Cholesterol: 21.1 mg
• Sodium: 658.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 52.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.9 g
• Protein: 17.4 g