Dressed Pasta, Peas and Ham

Name: Dressed Pasta, Peas and Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 ounces bow tie pasta; salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (Can also use red wine vinegar.); good pinch black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided; 1/4 cup frozen peas; 1/4 cup cooked ham, cut into 1/4 inch dice; salt and pepper

Submitted by tis I

"You can use all lemon juice, all balsamic or all red wine vinegar, if you choose."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 1

ingredients

3 ounces bow tie pasta
salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (Can also use red wine vinegar.)
good pinch black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
¹⁄₄ cup frozen peas
¹⁄₄ cup cooked ham, cut into 1/4 inch dice
salt and pepper

directions

Bring four cups of water to a boil. When water boils, add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add pasta and cook for two minutes less than indicated on package.
While pasta is cooking, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, pepper, extra virgin olive oil and 1 Tablespoon of the parmesan cheese. Set aside.
Add peas and ham to pasta and continue cooking for two minutes.
Drain well and turn into a bowl.
Add olive oil dressing and mix well. Add salt and additional pepper, to taste. Top with remaining parmesan cheese.
Serve with a thick slice of garlic bread.