Penne with Ham, Mushrooms and Peas | Canadian Goodness

Ingredients

• 1 lb (500 g) penne pasta
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
• 1 cup (250) 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) 35% 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 and black pepper