Pasta With Ham Cheese Sauce And A Kick Food

CREAMY HAM AND TOMATO PENNE AL BAFFO

Steps:

• Put a large pot of water to boil for the pasta. Add salt once it starts to boil and bring to the boil again. Cut the ham into small strips or juliennes. Peel and finely chop the shallots. wash and chop the parsley.
• Sauté the sliced shallot gently in olive oil until it starts to soften. Add the ham pieces and sauté them for a minute or two over a slightly higher heat, until they beginto brown ever so slightly around the edges. Add the passata and simmer gently until it starts to thicken (about 10 minutes). Add salt to taste.
• Add the cream and mix it with the rest of the sauce. Let the sauce simmer for 4-5 minutes until the cream and tomato have reduced into a lovely coral coloured sauce.
• Cook the pasta slightly less than al dente according to the instructions on the packet. Save a little of the pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.
• Add the pasta to the sauce along with ½ a ladleful of the pasta water. Turn up the heat and let the pasta simmer in the sauce for a minute or two. Mix constantly, until the sauce has reduced enough to coat the pasta well. Add the chopped parsley and serve immediately, with freshly ground black pepper and a sprinkling of extra parsley.

ONE POT HAM AND CHEESE PASTA

Steps:

• Melt butter over medium heat in a large stockpot.
• Once melted, add in onion, salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
• Add in ham, pasta, garlic, mustard, wine (if using), water, and additional salt.
• Bring to a simmer and simmer for 9-13 minutes, stirring regularly, until pasta is al dente.
• Remove from heat and stir in swiss and parmesan.
• Taste and re-season, if necessary, and enjoy!

CHEESY HAM & BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the pasta following pack instructions, adding the broccoli florets to the pan for the final 4 mins. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion for 5 mins to soften, then stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Stir in the ham, cream and mustard, then bring to the boil. Add the pasta and broccoli, then stir in the cheese, coating everything in the sauce.

PENNE PASTA WITH SMOKED HAM & PEPPER CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Pour the chicken broth into a small saucepan and reduce to 1/3 cup over high heat. Add heavy cream and continue reducing over medium-high heat until desired sauce consistency.
• 2. In a large stock pot, bring 4 quarts water to boil. Add 1 tablespoons salt. Add penne; stir to separate. Cook until al dente; drain.
• 3. In the mean time, in large frying pan, saute ham in olive oil over medium heat until slightly golden. Remove to separate dish. Add red and yellow pepper to pan and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add jalapenos, salt and pepper and saute until peppers are softened; about 2-3 minutes.
• 4. Place pasta in large serving bowl. Add ham and peppers and pour sauce over it. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Sauce will thicken as it cools. Serve warm.

PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE HAM, PEA, AND CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook farfalle in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain, reserving 2 Tbsp. pasta cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add shallots and 1/2 tsp. salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes (do not brown). Add ham, peas, and cream. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest, 2 Tbsp. parsley, and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
• Return pasta to pot. Toss with sauce and reserved pasta cooking liquid; season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates, then top with parsley and Parmesan and season with more pepper.