Baked Ziti with Ham and Peas

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Baked Ziti with Ham and Peas

Prep Time: 30 min(s)
Cook Time: 35 min(s)
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Beginner
Ethnicity: Italian
Tools:
1-gal. stockpot
cheese grater
colander
cutting board
deep saute pan (4-quart)
large chef's knife
measuring cups
measuring spoons
spider/large slotted spoon
whisk
wooden spoon

Ingredients:

1 pound penne pasta - (ziti, penne or rigatoni)

3 tablespoon(s) olive oil

1 small onion - peeled and minced (Learn How)

2 garlic cloves - peeled and minced (Learn How)

1/2 cup(s) heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon(s) red chile flakes - ground

1 pinch salt and pepper - to taste

1/4 cup(s) Romano cheese - grated and divided

1/2 cup(s) peas (fresh) - blanched for 1 minute

6 ounce ham - thinly sliced and cut into strips

1 cup(s) bread crumbs

Steps:

-Boil water for the pasta and the peas. Blanch the peas first for ten seconds and then shock. In the same water, cook the pasta and strain.

-Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

-Heat a medium saucepan to medium and add the oil. Saute the onions until translucent and then add the garlic.

-Add the heavy cream and season with the red chile flakes, salt and pepper. Be sure to compensate for the additional cheese and reduction of the sauce

-Simmer for ten minutes until the cream is slightly reduced and then add all but 2 tablespoons of parmesan.

-Place the pasta, blanched peas and ham into a casserole dish and pour the cream over the top; stir to evenly distribute.

-Top the pasta with the breadcrumbs and cheese.

-Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

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