Ingredients

• 1 lb. Penne Pasta, uncooked
• 1 Tbsp. Butter
• 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 small Onion, chopped
• 2 cups thick-cut Kretschmar Sweet Cherrywood Smoked Ham, cubed
• 1 cup low sodium Chicken Broth
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 1/2 tsp. Salt, or to taste
• 1/4 tsp. Pepper, or to taste
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
• 3/4 cup Frozen Peas
• 1 Tbsp. Fresh Parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Instructions

• 1. Cook the penne pasta al-dente according to package instructions.
• 2. In a large pot, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
• 3. Add the Kretschmar Sweet Cherrywood Smoked Ham to the pot and cook for about 8 minutes until the ham starts to brown slightly.
• 4. Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream; season with salt and pepper. Add the cheeses and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring, until the cheese melts.
• 5. Add the pasta and peas; stir and cook for a few more minutes.
• 6. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
• *Adapted from jocooks.com