Creamy Ham Pasta
A rich and comforting creamy pasta dish with ham and Parmesan, perfect for a quick yet satisfying dinner.
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pasta
300 g
Ham (diced)
100 g
Parmesan (grated)
100 g
Red onions (finely diced)
2 pcs
Cream
600 ml
Pesto Rosso
1 tbsp
Olive oil
1 tbsp
All-purpose flour
5 tbsp
Salt
1 tsp
Black pepper
0.5 tsp
Garlic powder
0.5 tsp
Paprika powder (sweet)
0.5 tsp
Instructions
Cook the pasta
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
Sauté onions
While pasta cooks, sauté the finely diced red onions in a large pan with olive oil until translucent.
Add ham
Add the diced ham to the pan and fry together with the onions for 2-3 minutes.
Add flour
Sprinkle the mixture generously with flour (about 5-6 tablespoons), stir well and let it cook briefly.
Add cream
Gradually stir in the cream and bring the sauce to a boil.
Add pesto
Stir in the Pesto Rosso. For a more intense flavor, add more to taste at the end.
Season the sauce
Season the sauce with salt, pepper, garlic powder, tomato salt, and sweet paprika powder.
Adjust consistency
If the sauce becomes too thick, gradually add some reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
Combine pasta and sauce
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir once. Then add the grated Parmesan and mix thoroughly until the cheese has melted and the sauce coats the pasta nicely.
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy with some extra Parmesan if desired.
Original recipe
Storage
Best eaten fresh. Reheat with a splash of milk or cream to restore creaminess.
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