Creamy Penne With Ham & Peas [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 1
• Time: 25 minutes

This is a quick recipe made with penne pasta, cheese, ham and green peas. I adore the creamy texture of this recipe which is high in protein, calcium and carbohydrates. Unlike any other pasta recipe, creamy penne with ham & peas is surprisingly low in fat content. A hearty satisfying meal that is ready in just 15 minutes.

Nutrition

• calories: 479
• protein: 37
• carbs: 50
• fat: 15
• saturated fat: 8.47
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.76
• monounsaturated fat: 3.94
• cholesterol: 64
• sodium: 1401
• potassium: 692
• dietary fiber: 6.15
• sugars: 16.59
• vitamin a: 217
• vitamin c: 8
• calcium: 781
• iron: 3
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 27.26
• other fats: 1.83

Ingredients

• 1 1 oz Penne Pasta
• 1 cup Peas, green, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
• 1 large Egg, white, raw, fresh
• 1 cup Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D
• 1 cubic inch Turkey ham, sliced, extra lean, prepackaged or deli-sliced
• 1 oz Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby
• 1 oz Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat
• 1 dash Salt, table
• 1 tbsp, ground Spices, pepper, black
• 1 gram Plain Butter

Instructions

• Take a large sauce pan and cook penne pasta according to the package instruction. Drain and set a side for later use.
• Meanwhile whisk together milk, egg white, salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Take a non stick pan and melt the butter. Add the milk mixture, diced ham and cheese (both cheddar & parmesan). Then cook it over low heat while stirring continuously.
• Cook until thick for about 7-8 minutes, and add penne and green peas.
• Serve warm or cold as you like.