How to Make Cheesy Pasta with Ham and Peas

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Fill a big pan of water and add a good teaspoon of salt.

   Use less salt if you wish.
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   Step 2: Bring it to boil on the stove or hob and add the pasta.

   Follow the instructions on a the packet to see how long you have to cook it for. , Do this while your pasta cooks. ,,, Crusty bread and a simple green salad can be served as an accompaniment. , Fresh peas, lightly blanched will enhance this or, try frozen petit pois if you can't get fresh peas.
   
   Add a little white wine to the mascarpone mix or try ricotta cheese instead, or even cream cheese such as Philadelphia if you are trying to cut costs rather than make the dish more luxurious.
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   Step 3: Add the crushed

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   Step 4: chopped garlic to the mascarpone and milk and then stir.

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   Step 5: Drain the pasta when it is cooked and stir it in the mascarpone mixture.

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   Step 6: Cut the ham into pieces

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   Step 7: using a knife and toss it all into the pasta with the cooked peas.

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   Step 8: Stir in the chives

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   Step 9: season with a little salt and pepper and serve at once.

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    Step 10: Improve this basic dish by adding your favourite herbs

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    Step 11: using a really good quality baked or honey roasted ham and the best mascarpone cheese you can obtain.

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