Schinkennudeln {Ham & Cheese Pasta}

Schinkennudeln {Ham & Cheese Pasta}

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 CUPS HAM, DICED
• 3/4 POUND ORECCHIETTE
• 2 TABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL
• 2 SHALLOTS, SLICED
• 3 CLOVES GARLIC, ROUGH CHOPPED
• 1 1/2 CUPS FROZEN PEAS
• 1/2 CUP PASTA COOKING WATER, (RESERVED FROM COOKING THE PASTA)
• 1/2 CUP PARMESAN CHEESE, GRATED
• 1/2 CUP COLBY JACK CHEESE, GRATED
• 1/2 TEASPOON LEMON ZEST
• KOSHER SALT AND BLACK PEPPER

Cooking Directions

Heat a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the pasta cooking water. 

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet on medium heat until melted. Add the shallot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Add the chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in the cubed ham and the frozen peas and toss to combine. 

Add in the reserved pasta cooking water and then the pasta and 2 varieties of cheese. Season with salt and pepper and lemon zest. Toss to combine and serve as needed. 

Recipe courtesy of What’s Gaby Cooking