A quick and deliciously creamy pasta dish that comes together in minutes! This is my go to recipe when I am having a busy night and just want something filling and effortless. Peas and ham are a marriage made in heaven!
Into a medium sauce pan melt butter, add flour and whisk to prevent lumps. Cook for a few minutes to remove the raw flour flavor.
Add in a little more milk and whisk vigorously to ensure that there are no lumps in the sauce.
Then strip slowly stream in the rest of the milk whisking all the while.
Once you added all the milk switch to a wooden spoon and cook until thickened, or until it coats the back of the spoon. Add in grated cheese and stir. Set aside.
Into a sauté pan, add olive oil and shallot. Sauté until softened, then add frozen peas and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add in a quarter cup of water to help the peas steam and cover.
Once the peas are tender add in the ham and cook for a few minutes.
Boil the pasta according to the package instructions, drain and add pea mixture and béchamel sauce and mix.
Top with more freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano and enjoy!