A 10-Minute French Pasta Side Dish Every Home Cook Should Know

Welcome to Part 1 of our new 3-part series on French-style pasta! When you think of pasta, you probably picture a big Italian main course with tomato, garlic and olive oil. In France, we do things a little differently at home. For us, pasta is most often a side dish, made to soak up the sauce from a stew or a piece of meat cooked in its jus. To start the series, we are making an everyday recipe from Paul Bocuse: fresh pasta with cream, peas and cured ham. It is the perfect match for any meat cooked in a sauce. The whole thing comes together quickly, using ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen, like frozen peas and a bit of leftover cured ham. There is no olive oil here, just butter, a splash of cream and plenty of fresh basil. The result is fresh, slightly salty, with a little crunch from the peas. A good one for your next family dinner. Grab a pan, pull up a chair and let's get cooking. And keep an eye out for the rest of the series. 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss Part 2, where we'll be tackling a unique, Bocuse's take on Macaroni and Cheese (Gratin de Macaroni)! What would you pair this cozy pasta with? Let me know in the comments below! ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome to Part 1: How we use pasta in France! 0:28 – The Recipe: Paul Bocuse’s Quick Cream, Pea & Ham Pasta 0:54 – French vs. Italian Kitchen Staples (Swap the oil for butter!) 1:45 – Quick Prep & Ingredient Measurements 2:24 – How to blanch frozen peas so they stay bright green 3:14 – Cooking your pasta perfectly al dente 4:33 – Assembling the dish in the pan 5:29 – The Cream Rule: Warm it, don't boil it! 6:38 – Taste Test: Fresh, crunchy, and savory 7:38 – Why this is the ultimate side dish for home-cooked meals 8:20 – Coming up in Part 2... 🛒 What You'll Need At Home: 400g Fresh Pasta (or your favorite dry pasta) 150g Frozen Peas 1 Thick slice of Cured Ham (diced small) A good pat of Butter 100ml Heavy Cream A handful of Fresh Basil leaves Salt & Pepper #FrenchHomeCooking #EverydayRecipes #FrenchPasta #EasyDinnerIdeas #FrenchCookingAcademy SUPPORT US ON PATREON ❤️ Your support helps us keep creating these free video lessons for everyone to enjoy. ►   / frenchcookingacademy   STAY IN TOUCH ✉️ Instagram:   / french_cooking_academy   Facebook:   / frenchcookingacademy   We love hearing from you! If you have any questions about this recipe, please leave them in the comments below. ABOUT THE FRENCH COOKING ACADEMY 👨‍🍳 We believe that the joys of French cuisine should be accessible to everyone. Our channel is dedicated to teaching classic recipes and foundational techniques in a clear and approachable way, so you can create restaurant-quality meals for your friends and family. Subscribe and join us on this delicious journey!