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Ham and Pea Pasta Alfredo

Name: Ham and Pea Pasta Alfredo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces Orecchiette Pasta Shells (*see footnote for other options); 1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth (or preferred cooking liquid); 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (also called heavy whipping cream); 3 cloves Garlic (minced); 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (shaved, shredded, or fresh grated); 1/3 pound Cooked Ham (about 1 cup diced); 1 cup Peas (thawed (if frozen)); 2 tablespoons fresh Parsley (chopped)

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4.97 from 28 votes

25 minutes

This one-pot, creamy Alfredo style ham and pea pasta practically makes itself in 30 minutes. It's quick, easy, made for Instant Pot or stove, and loved by all!

creamy ham and pea pasta in black bowl with fork

Everyone needs a go-to recipe for pasta and ham, whether it's leftover holiday spiral ham, or lunch meat you have have on hand. This ham and pea pasta Alfredo is an Italian entree the whole family loves. It's a mostly hands-off, one-pot pasta made in the Instant Pot or stove in 30 minutes.

Just like Instant Pot chicken alfredo, the pasta cooks right in the broth and heavy cream, which releases starch into the pasta water and makes it naturally creamy.

Serve ham Alfredo with French bread and salad for the perfect family dinner.

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1) Key ingredients

2) Instant Pot instructions

3) Stove instructions

4) Recipe tips

5) Recommended one pot pasta recipes

6) Ham and Pea Pasta Alfredo

Key ingredients

Ingredient amounts are listed in the printable recipe card below.

uncooked pasta - I used orecchiette but fettuccine, or any pasta noodle, will work.
chicken broth - or preferred cooking liquid.
heavy cream - other dairy liquid can be used once the pasta is cooked (see notes in the recipe card).
fresh garlic - or garlic powder (but fresh garlic is recommended)
Parmesan cheese - use grated or shredded
peas - frozen, fresh (or canned if you must)
cooked ham - use sliced deli ham or spiral ham leftovers
fresh parsley - this is optional but makes it prettier

ham and peas alfredo pasta ingredients in individual glass bowls labeled with text overlay

Instant Pot instructions

Cooking instructions are listed in the printable recipe card below.

Add pasta, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, and pepper to the cooker.
Pressure cook (see recipe for cook time) followed by a 10 minute natural pressure release.
Stir in Parmesan cheese, ham, and peas.
Serve warm and devour!

creamy ham and pea pasta in the Instant Pot with a serving spoon

Stove instructions

Cooking instructions are listed in the printable recipe card below.

Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and pasta to a 3.5 quart soup pot or skillet.
Boil until the pasta is al dente (about 10 minutes).
Fold in ham and peas.
Simmer until pasta is cooked to your liking.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and black pepper.

wooded spoon scooping ham and peas Alfredo pasta in stainless skillet on gray background

Recipe tips

Use any cooked ham for this pasta recipe, including sliced deli ham and holiday spiral ham.
Any pasta shape can be used for this recipe. See the recipe footnotes for cooking time variations.
If heavy cream isn't an option, visit the recipe footnotes for instructions.
When reheating via microwave, stove, or oven, add splashes of liquid as needed to revive the moisture and creaminess of the sauce.

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