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Bow Tie Pasta with Ham + Peas in Cream Sauce

Bow Tie pasta with ham + peas
Bow Tie pasta with ham + peas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bow Tie Pasta with Ham + Peas

One of the great things about a baked ham is the leftovers.  So many choices of what to do, so many great recipes.  This one is a classic just a few ingredients simple to make, you can even do this all in one pot, so there’s less work for the scullery maid.

Ingredients for bow ties with Ham + Peas

  1. 1 12 oz or larger box of bow tie pasta
  2. 1 medium onion diced
  3. 2 cloves garlic minced
  4. 1 -2 cups frozen peas
  5. 1 – 2 cups Diced ham
  6. 2 cups cream
  7. 3 Tbs butter
  8. 3 Tbs flour
  9. Parmesan cheese to grate over dish
  10. salt & pepper to taste

Directions for Bow Tie Pasta with Ham+ Peas

In heavily salted water cook the pasta.

While the pasta is cooking prepare the other ingredients.  Dice the onion, garlic in one bowl, the ham in another, and measure out the rest of the ingredients.

When the pasta is cooked to your preference drain in a colander.  Put the pot back on the burner on medium high heat add the butter when melted add the onion and garlic and cooked until softened.

Once the onion and garlic are softened, add the flour and stir until all the raw flour is combined, continue to cook for a minute or two more.

Add the cream and whisk until sauce begins to boil and thicken.  At this point add the peas and ham and cook to heat.  Once the ham and peas are heated, add the pasta back into the pot, stir to combine all the ingredients.  Taste and adjust the seasoning at this point.

Serve with Parmesan sprinkled lightly over the pasta.

 

Here are a few items to help make this recipe:
Cuisinart 766-24 Chef’s Classic 8-Quart Stockpot with Cover
WMF Manaos / Bistro Pasta Server
Certified International Garden of Olives 5-Piece Pasta Sets

 

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I’m really not a “pasta and peas pup”, more meat and potatoes so I only give this recipe 3 paws, no reflection on the cook.

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BowTie Pasta with Ham + Peas in Cream Sauce
Serves 4
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 12 oz or larger box of bow tie pasta
  2. 1 medium onion diced
  3. 2 cloves garlic minced
  4. 1 -2 cups frozen peas
  5. 1 - 2 cups Diced ham
  6. 2 cups cream
  7. 3 Tbs butter melted
  8. 3 Tbs flour
  9. Parmesan cheese to grate over dish
  10. salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In heavily salted water cook the pasta.
  2. While the pasta is cooking prepare the other ingredients. Dice the onion, garlic in one bowl, the ham in another, and measure out the rest of the ingredients.
  3. When the pasta is cooked to your preference drain in a colander. Put the pot back on the burner on medium high heat add the butter when melted add the onion and garlic and cooked until softened.
  4. Once the onion and garlic are softened add the flour and stir until all the raw flour is combined, continue to cook for a minute or two more.
  5. Add the cream and whisk until sauce begins to boil and thicken. At this point add the peas and ham and cook to heat. Once the ham and peas are heated add the pasta back into the pot, stir to combine all the ingredients. Taste and adjust the seasoning at this point.
  6. Serve with Parmesan sprinkled lightly over the pasta.
Notes
  1. For easier clean up while draining the pasta use the same pot to make the sauce in.
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Ham and Coca-Cola and Orange Gravy

Baked Ham & Coca - Cola and Orange Gravy
Baked Ham & Coca-Cola and Orange Gravy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Ham and Coca-Cola and Orange Gravy

 Ham was on sale at the grocer’s so we bought one.  Honey baked has always been a holiday favorite so I thought some sort of sweet glaze and gravy to go with it.  So I came up with the following recipe, baked ham & coca-cola and orange gravy.  It’s sweet, goes great with the ham and is easy to assemble.  The ham called for being baked about 20 minutes per pound and it was 7 pounds so the entire process baked for about 2 hours 20 minutes at 325° so this worked well for the gravy.  I used a large cast iron fry pan to bake the ham in and it works well, it holds the heat and shortens the time to make the gravy.

 Directions for  Ham and Coca -Cola and Orange Gravy

In a large cast iron fry pan, place the ham and score the rind in a diamond pattern.

Score the ham
Score the ham

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coca -Cola and Orange baste & gravy

Ingredients:

  1. ¾ cup Orange juice
  2. ½ cup brown sugar
  3. ¼ maple syrup
  4. 12 oz. Coca -Cola
  5. Pinch of salt & pepper
  6. 3 Tbs butter melted
  7. 3 Tbs flour

Combine all the ingredients, except the butter and flour, in a pot and bring up to a boil, stirring constantly to keep the sugar from burning.  Keep a close eye on pot as it may boil over as it nears boiling temperature, if it appears about to do that, remove from heat for a moment.  Continue to cook on a slow boil and reduce sauce by about ½.

Once reduced allow to cool and then pour over the ham.  Place the ham in the preheated oven and bake according to package directions.  Baste the ham every 10 -15 minutes until done.

When done remove the ham to a cutting board and cover with foil.  The sauce in the pan should be now reduced to about 1 cup, if it appears to be less add a little more orange juice.

Place the pan with the juice onto the stove top burner and turn to high.  Mix the flour with the melted butter stirring until you have a smooth paste roux.  Spoon the roux into the sauce and whisk until it thickens.  Strain through fine mesh sieve and serve on the side.

 

Baked Ham with Coca - Cola & Orange Gravy
Baked Ham with Coca – Cola & Orange Gravy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are a few items to help make this recipe:
Lodge Logic L17SK3 Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, 17-inch
All-Clad Stainless 2-Quart Saucepan
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 10-Inch High Carbon Stainless-Steel Carving Knife

 

 

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Baked Ham with Coca Cola & Orange Gravy
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Ingredients
  1. 1 Ham appox 7 lbs.
  2. Coca - Cola and Orange baste & gravy
Ingredients
  1. ¾ cup Orange juice
  2. ½ cup brown sugar
  3. ¼ maple syrup
  4. 12 oz. Coca -Cola
  5. Pinch of salt & pepper
  6. 3 Tbs butter melted
  7. 3 Tbs flour
Instructions
  1. In a large cast iron fry pan, place the ham and score the rind in a diamond pattern.
  2. Combine all the ingredients in a pot and bring up to a boil, stirring constantly to keep the sugar from burning. Keep a close eye on pot as it may boil over as it nears boiling temperature, if it appears about to do that, remove from heat for a moment. Continue to cook on a slow boil and reduce sauce by about ½.
  3. Once reduced allow to cool and then pour over the ham. Place the ham in the preheated oven and bake according to package directions. Baste the ham every 10 -15 minutes until done.
  4. When done remove the ham to a cutting board and cover with foil. The sauce in the pan should be now reduced to about 1 cup, if it appears to be less add a little more orange juice.
  5. Place the pan with the juice onto the stove top burner and turn to high. Mix the flour with the melted butter stirring until you have a smooth paste roux. Spoon the roux into the sauce and whisk until it thickens. Strain through fine mesh sieve and serve on the side.
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Chicken Parmesan (Parmigiana)

Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmigiana is truly one of the great Italian dishes, so easy to make and so delicious and truly there are no rules, and so many recipes.  To start you need your favorite “gravy”, add your favorite pasta as a side and the chicken and you have a meal that will satisfy the hungriest of diners.

“No rules just right” is some company’s  motto and it works well in the kitchen.  Many of the recipes call for you to pound the chicken to a ¼” thickness.  I like to leave it as it is.  It will cook through just fine and the thicker slice seems to be a little more moist and juicy in the final product.

Ingredients for Chicken Parmesan

  1. 2 whole chicken breast butterflied into 2 halves each
  2. 1 -1 ½ cups flour seasoned
  3. 3 eggs beaten with a little water (optional add 2-3 drops Tabasco)
  4. 1 – 2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  5. Oil for frying
  6. 1 Qt. tomato sauce (your choice)
  7. 8 slices mozzarella cheese or enough shredded to cover chicken
  8. 1 lb pasta (your choice)

Seasoned Flour

  1. 1 cup all purpose flour
  2. 1 Tbs Garlic salt
  3. 1Tbs pepper
  4. 1 Tbs onion powder
  5. 1 tsp ground mustard

 

 

Directions for Chicken Parmesan

In three separate shallow bowls put the flour in one, the egg mixture in the second and the bread crumbs in the third.

Dredge the chicken in the flour, then wet all sides in the egg wash and turn in the breading to completely coat.

In a large frying pan, big enough to accommodate all the chicken in one layer, or cook in batches, cook the chicken in the oil until nicely browned on both sides.

Preheat oven to 375°.

Fry chicken to a golden brown
Fry chicken to a golden brown

 

 

 

 

 

 

 In a baking pan large enough to place all the chicken in one layer spoon a little of the tomato sauce on the bottom of the pan.  Place the browned chicken on top and then cover with more sauce.  Bake for about 30 minutes , placing the cheese on top of the chicken for the last 5 minutes. Serve with the pasta of your choice.

 

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Here are a few items to help make this recipe:
Le Creuset Heritage Stoneware 12-by-9-Inch Covered Rectangular Dish, Cherry
OXO Good Grips Brushed Stainless Steel Turner

 

 

 

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Chicken Parmesan
Serves 4
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Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
45 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
45 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 whole chicken breast butterflied into 2 halves each
  2. 1 -1 ½ cups flour seasoned
  3. 3 eggs beaten with a little water (optional add 2-3 drops Tabasco)
  4. 1 - 2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  5. Oil for frying
  6. 1 Qt. tomato sauce (your choice)
  7. 8 slices mozzarella cheese or enough shredded to cover chicken
  8. 1 lb pasta (your choice)
  9. Seasoned Flour
  10. 1 cup all purpose flour
  11. 1 Tbs Garlic salt
  12. 1Tbs pepper
  13. 1 Tbs onion powder
  14. 1 tsp ground mustard
Instructions
  1. In three separate shallow bowls put the flour in one, the egg mixture in the second and the bread crumbs in the third.
  2. Dredge the chicken in the flour, then wet all sides in the egg wash and turn in the breading to completely coat.
  3. In a large frying pan, big enough to accommodate all the chicken in one layer, or cook in batches, cook the chicken in the oil until nicely browned on both sides.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°.
  5. Fry chicken to a golden brown
  6. Fry chicken to a golden brown
  7. In a baking pan large enough to place all the chicken in one layer spoon a little of the tomato sauce on the bottom of the pan. Place the browned chicken on top and then cover with more sauce. Bake for about 30 minutes , placing the cheese on top of the chicken for the last 5 minutes. Serve with the pasta of your choice.
Notes
  1. You can make your own tomato sauce from your favorite family recipe or use a good quality Jar of sauce.
  2. For the chicken if you want, you can pound thin to 1/4 inch thickness, but it is not necessary as the halves when properly cooked will be moist and tender and done.
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