Ham with Creamy Fettuccine

There was a lot of ham leftover from Easter so this week we had some of my favorite ham dishes. I made the home version of Big Boy Slim Jims with my homemade tartar sauce and tonight it’s Ham with Creamy Fettuccine. I add peas and diced carrots to sneak in extra vegetables.

Ham with Creamy Fettuccine

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. fettuccine
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, sliced medium thin
• 1 cup cooked ham, diced
• 1/2 cup carrots, diced
• 3/4 cup peas
• 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1/4 cup ranch dressing
• 2 tablespoons milk
• Parsley, finely chopped, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Cook fettuccine in lightly salted boiling water until al dente and drain
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add diced carrots and cook until they are tender/crisp
   
   
4. Add diced ham and cook until ham is crispy but not too brown.
   
   
5. Add garlic and green onions, cooking for 1 minute.
6. Add peas and cook mixture until peas are hot (about 2 minutes), stirring frequently.
7. Reduce heat to low and stir in yogurt, milk, and Ranch dressing.
   
   
8. Using tongs, gently toss in fettuccine until pasta is well coated.
   
   
9. Garnish with parsley if using.

I like to serve this with a spring mix salad.