Pasta Toppers

Here are two four ingredient recipes I created for the Des Moines Register. They both use the same main ingredients - ham and peas. Both recipes were a hit with the kids but I think the version with alfredo sauce was their favorite.

On a hot summer day I would choose the version with mozzarella. I've made this version with asparagus and prosciutto before (in place of the ham and peas) and it was fabulous. Cut the asparagus into 2-inch pieces, boil for a few minutes then put into ice water to stop it from getting mushy. Add to the pasta at the end with the cheese and prosciutto.

Here's the link to the full article.