Ham and Mushroom Penne Pasta | Dairy Farmers of Manitoba | DFM

Ingredients

• 1 lb (500 g) penne pasta
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
• 1 cup (250 mL) finely diced white onion or cooking onion
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried chili flakes
• 1 cup (250 mL) diced ham, 1/4-inch/0.5 cm
• 3 cups (750 mL) thinly sliced button mushrooms, 8 oz./250 g
• 2 cups (500 mL) whipping cream
• 2 cups (500 mL) peas, fresh or frozen
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded smoked Canadian Cheddar cheese
• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) lemon juice
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh parsley
• salt
• black pepper
• When seasoning “to taste”, everyone’s palate is different and may need more or less salt and pepper.
• The smoked Canadian Cheddar can be substituted with smoked Gouda or aged Canadian Provolone.