Pasta w/ Peas/Ham/Spinach

I love that this recipe is not made with a heavy cream sauce.  It uses Greek yogurt.  I have made it before and forgotten about it.  It just might be one of my favorite pasta dishes ever!  Again- another great recipe to use when you have leftover ham.

350 g. pasta of your choice
1 T olive oil
1/4 red onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 thin slices of black forest ham, diced
1/3 c frozen peas
1 bunch spinach, rinsed & picked over
1 – 2 generous tablespoons plain yogurt
1/4 c parmesan cheese, grated
1 T butter
salt & pepper to taste

Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in onion, garlic and ham and let the flavours meld for a good 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

When the pasta is cooked, drain away some but not all of the pasta water (about 1/2 cup of water left in the pot is good) and toss into the skillet. Stir in peas along with the yogurt, parmesan and butter and toss well. Add in the spinach and let that wilt a bit. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 servings

Thanks to  everybodylikessandwiches.com for the recipe and picture.