Total time = 25 minutes.Bting large pot with water to boil,salt water liberally. Cook penne until done,according to package directions.
Brown ham in pan.Add peas to boiling water during last 2-3 minutes of pasta cooking.While pasta is cooking.Mix cheese's and butter in bowl and set aside.
Reserve approximately 1 cup pasta cooking water,drain pasta,no need to rinse.Add enough pasta cooking water to thin cheese and butter mixture to a sauce consistency.
Add pasta and peas with ham to cheese mixture,stir well adding extra pasta water as needed to thin sauce.Add extra parmesan to pasta.Add pepper to taste and serve!
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1/31/2009
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