Description
A delicious and nutritious twist on traditional Alfredo pasta, featuring high-protein ingredients like ham and whole wheat pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10.5 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1 1/2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook whole wheat pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine Alfredo sauce, diced ham, and frozen peas. Stir occasionally and heat until the mixture is warmed through and peas are tender.
- Add the cooked pasta to the saucepan and toss gently to coat evenly with sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes, allowing flavors to blend.
- Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle grated Parmesan over each portion before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, consider adding an extra splash of cream to the Alfredo sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for quick meals.
- Feel free to substitute the ham with cooked chicken for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg