English Pea Pesto Pasta With Ham

Gather the ingredients. Cook spaghetti or linguine in boiling salted water following package directions. Drain. Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, lightly brown the ham in 2 teaspoons of olive oil or butter. Meanwhile, for pesto, combine in a food processor the peas, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and walnuts, if using. Run the food processor, adding olive oil a little at a time, until the mixture is finely chopped. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed. Toss the diced ham and pesto with the hot pasta. Serve with more Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!