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Creamy Penne Pasta With Ham and Peas

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)55.2405
Energy (kCal)1385.97
Carbohydrates (g)90.2433
Total fats (g)90.7793
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Bring large pot of water to boil and add pasta, cooking to al dente. | 2. Add peas last 2-3 minutes to pasta. | 3. Scoop out 1 cup pasta water, then drain, and place in a large serving dish. | 4. Whisk flour into milk (or shake together in a jar) till mixed well. | 5. In skillet, pour olive oil in and add ham, cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until ham is crispy. Remove to paper towel to drain. | 6. In sauce pan, melt butter (or use more olive oil) and saute garlic over medium low for about 2-3 minutes (if you love garlic, feel free to add more!). | 7. Whisk in milk/flour mixture and add chipped cream cheese, whisking till melted into sauce smoothly. Add Parmesan cheese and whisk till incorporated. | 8. In large dish with pasta and peas, toss in crispy ham, and any other vegetables you want (optional). | 9. Pour sauce over pasta and mix, pouring in pasta water till nice and creamy. | 10. Top with more parmesan and fresh ground pepper. | 11. serve immediately with tossed salad and garlic bread. YUM! | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    penne pasta 4 cups uncooked - - - -
    pea 1 cup 41.16 7.399 2.7439999999999998 0.196
    ham 1 1/2 chopped - - - -
    milk 2 cups 297.68 23.3264 15.372 15.9576
    flour 4 tablespoons 144.57 31.6514 2.3502 0.5609
    butter 1 tablespoon 85.5 3.9285 2.6715 7.2
    extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon - - - -
    garlic clove 5 -6 chopped - - - -
    cream cheese 8 ounces 669.06 7.938 16.1028 64.8648
    parmesan cheese 1/2 cup 148.0 16.0 16.0 2.0
    salt 1 -2 teaspoon - - - -
    pepper - - - -

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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