Pasta with cream and ham

Pasta with cream and ham is a simple and tasty dish that can be prepared quickly. Here is how to do it:

Ingredients

• 350g of pasta (penne or tagliatelle work well)
• 200g of cooked ham, cut into strips
• 250ml of cooking cream
• 50g of butter
• Grated Parmesan cheese (to taste)
• Salt and pepper (as needed)
• Nutmeg (optional)

Preparation

1. Boil a pot of salted water for the pasta. When the water boils, cook the pasta following the times indicated on the package to achieve an al dente texture.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter and add the ham strips. Sauté slightly.
3. Add the cream to the skillet with the ham. Mix well and let it cook for a few minutes until it thickens a bit. If you wish, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to further flavor the sauce.
4. Drain the al dente pasta and add it to the skillet with the cream and ham.
5. Mix the pasta well with the sauce over low heat so that it becomes flavorful.
6. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
7. Serve hot and if you want, sprinkle with plenty of grated Parmesan cheese.

Curiosity

The dish of pasta with cream and ham is a quick and tasty variation of the more classic Italian dishes. Although it is not part of the ancient Italian culinary tradition, it has won over many for its convenience and for the winning combination of the sweetness of the cream and the saltiness of the ham.