Pasta w/ Lemon Parmesan Sauce + Ham & Peas

Ingredients:

1/2 pound bowtie pasta, cooked

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup light cream

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1/2 lemon, juiced

1 cup diced ham

1 cup fresh or frozen green peas,cooked

Salt and pepper

Directions:

While the pasta is boiling, melt the butter in a large saucepan with the flour. Whisk together on medium heat for a few minutes, until it just begins to change color.

Add 1/2 the cream, whisk thoroughly and add the other half of the cream. Continue whisking until smooth and bring to a light boil. Whisk until it thickens (this will only take a minute or so), then turn the heat to low.

Add the parmesan cheese in two parts, again whisking until everything is smooth and creamy. Turn off the heat, add the lemon juice in a slow stream, continuing to whisk. Taste for salt and pepper.

Drain the pasta and return to it’s cooking pot. Now add the lemon-cheese sauce and stir gently until the pasta is coated. Then the OPTIONAL ham and peas, toss to combine. 

Enjoy with Wine, or Family & Kids ! Or both ! :)

*Source: Timeless Gourmet