Kids’ Pasta with Ham Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 oz Metropolitan Market Macaroni or Penne Pasta (1/4 box)
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 slice of ham (1/2 inch thick), diced
• 2 - 3 Tbsp Metropolitan Market Extra Virgin Olive Oil or butter, more to taste
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, adding peas 1 minute before the pasta is done. Drain.
2. Place drained pasta in a bowl. Add ham. Drizzle with olive oil and toss. Add more olive oil and salt and pepper, to taste, as needed.
3. Cook’s Tips:
4. Add 1/2 cup diced cheddar, Jack, or other favorite cheese.
5. Save about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water when draining the pasta. Toss a few Tbsp of the water with pasta along with olive oil to prevent sticking.