Dinner for 4
Creamy Ham and Pea Pasta
$12.92for 430 minServes 4
Cheese tortellini combines with ham, peas, garlic, cream, and mint for a warm skillet pasta.
Photo: themodernproper.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 20 oz | $2.00Typical price |
 | Ham$3.99/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $2.00Typical price |
 | Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.68Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 7.5 oz | $0.75Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 3 | $5.97Typical price |
 | Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.61Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.24Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.92 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinKid-friendlyFamilyLunchesDinnersHolidayBack to schoolSpring
$3.23 per serving$12.92 for 4
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Ingredients
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 3 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lb black forest ham
- 1 large shallot
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 cups frozen sweet peas
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan (optional)
Steps
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the tortellini for 5 to 7 minutes until tender.
- Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chopped ham, shallot, and garlic for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Stir in the frozen peas and cook for 4 minutes.
- Drain the tortellini and add it to the skillet with the cream, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 3 minutes, then stir in the mint and parmesan.
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