chefkellydigby's Recipe

Creamy Ham & Peas Ziti

Category: PASTA

I enjoy cooking, but I enjoy spending time with my family more. This recipe helps me do that! With this recipe when my kids come over for dinner, I get to spend quality time with them instead of quality time with my stove!
Serves 4-6

1 32 oz jar of Alfredo Sauce
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan Cheese
12 ounces of Ziti cooked according to package directions-You can substitute tortellini.
16 ounces frozen peas
1 cup grape tomatoes cut into halves.
2 cups diced smoked ham
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped.
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 Tablespoon melted butter

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Cook pasta according to directions. Drain.
In a large bowl mix the cooked pasta, peas, grated cheese, diced ham, basil, tomatoes and Alfredo sauce.
Pour into a large greased casserole dish.
In a zip loc bag or small bowl add the bread crumbs, parsley and melted butter, mix well.
Sprinkle evenly over Pasta and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and delicious and bubbly hot!

Serve with an artisan bread & Green salad