Fusilli with cream, ham, and peas

I can provide you with a classic recipe to prepare Fusilli with cream, ham, and peas. Here’s how to do it:

Ingredients

• 350g of fusilli
• 150g of diced cooked ham
• 200ml of cooking cream
• 200g of frozen or fresh peas
• 1/2 small onion
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. When boiling, cook the fusilli according to the package instructions to achieve al dente texture.
2. Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil and sauté the finely chopped onion until it becomes transparent.
3. Add the peas and a bit of water (just enough to cover them) and let cook for about 10 minutes, until the peas are tender.
4. Add the diced cooked ham and let it flavor for a few minutes.
5. Reduce the heat and add the cooking cream. Stir well and let the cream warm up and blend well with the other ingredients. Adjust with salt and pepper.
6. Drain the fusilli al dente and pour them into the pan with the sauce. Stir well to ensure that the pasta is flavored, for about a minute.
7. If you wish, you can add grated Parmesan cheese and stir a little more to let it melt slightly into the sauce.
8. Serve hot.

Trivia

This is a typical Italian home-cooking dish, appreciated for its simplicity and the comfort it provides. It is often personalized with different variations, such as the addition of mushrooms or the use of different types of ham or bacon. In some regions, a pinch of nutmeg is also added to further enrich the flavor of the sauce.