Shells Ala Genovese

Name: Shells Ala Genovese
Ingredients: 1 lb. medium shells; 1 c. heavy cream or milk; 1 c. Ricotta cheese; 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp. marjoram; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 4 Tbsp. margarine; 1 1/2 c. cubed ham; 1 c. frozen peas

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. medium shells
1 c. heavy cream or milk
1 c. Ricotta cheese
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. marjoram
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
4 Tbsp. margarine
1 1/2 c. cubed ham
1 c. frozen peas

Directions

1

Cook shells as directed on package.
2

Meanwhile, mix cream (or milk), Ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, marjoram and nutmeg together in a bowl.
3

In a skillet, heat the margarine and cook the ham and peas until ham is lightly browned.
4

While pasta is draining, heat the cheese mixture in the pasta pan.
5

Lightly mix the drained pasta into the sauce.
6

Stir in the ham and peas mixture.
7

Serves 8.