Pasta with potatoes and ham

Pasta with potatoes and ham is a comforting one-dish meal enriched with rich and inviting flavors. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

• 320 g of pasta (penne or rigatoni work well)
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 150 g of cooked ham, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 80 g of grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Vegetable stock or water as needed
• Chopped parsley (optional)

Preparation

1. In a large pot, heat the extra virgin olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until it becomes translucent.
2. Add the diced potatoes and let them brown for a few minutes, then just cover them with vegetable stock or water and let them cook until they begin to soften.
3. Add the diced cooked ham, let it flavor for a minute and then add the pasta. Make sure there is enough stock or water to cook the pasta; the liquid should cover all the ingredients.
4. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the broth has been absorbed.
5. Adjust the salt and pepper, then sprinkle with the grated Parmesan cheese and mix well.
6. If desired, you can add some chopped parsley for a touch of freshness.
7. Serve hot and, if you like, with an additional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Curiosity

This dish is a variation of the traditional pasta and potatoes, enriched by the intense flavor of the cooked ham. It is a great way to use up leftover ham that may be at home. In some Italian regions, it’s also common to add some diced mozzarella or scamorza cheese, which makes the dish even more stringy and tempting.