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Ingredients

• 1/2 pound farfalle (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

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Ready In 45 Minutes

Servings: 4

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Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

• While the pasta is boiling, melt the butter in a large saucepan with the flour.
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Step 2

• Whisk together on medium heat for a few minutes, until it just begins to change color.
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Step 3

• 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.
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Step 4

• Whisk until it thickens (this will only take a minute or so), then turn the heat to low.
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Step 5

• 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.
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Step 6

• Drain the pasta and return to it's cooking pot.
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Step 7

• Add the lemon-cheese sauce and stir gently until the pasta is coated.
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Step 8

• Add the ham and peas, stir to combine.
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Step 9

• Serve family style or individual dishes with an extra sprinkle of grated parmesan on top. Enjoy!
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