Creamy Ham and Cheese Pasta Delight

So simple, but so tender, satisfying and delicious! A real holiday! Pasta with ham, cream and cheese will perfectly diversify your daily menu. Neither an adult nor a child will refuse such a dish. And everyone will ask for more.
cook time: 45 min
Lucas Halstead
Creamy Ham and Cheese Pasta Delight

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

332
Calories
18g
Fat
28g
Carbs
10g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Garlic 2 clove
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Hard cheese 50 g
Parsley (3 branches) 10 g
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Ham 200 g
Cream (20%) 200 ml
Pasta (long pasta) 300 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make pasta with ham, cream and cheese? Prepare all the necessary ingredients. You can find out how to choose the right pasta by reading an article on this topic, the link is at the end of this recipe under the steps.

Step 2

Step 2
Cut the ham into small cubes or strips.

Step 3

Step 3
Peel the garlic and finely chop it with a knife. If desired, pass it through a press or grate it on a fine grater.

Step 4

Step 4
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater. You can make any cheese, the main thing is that it is fresh, tasty and natural, without the use of vegetable fats.

Step 5

Step 5
Wash the parsley in running water, dry with paper towels and finely chop.

Step 6

Step 6
Boil the pasta in plenty of salted water until al dente. Follow the instructions on the package.

Step 7

Step 7
Place the pasta in a colander and let the water drain.

Step 8

Step 8
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. Add garlic, cook over medium heat, stirring for 1 minute. During this time, the garlic will reveal its aroma and will not burn. If you are worried that the garlic may burn further, it is better to remove it from the pan. You can learn how to choose the right frying pan and oil for frying by reading the articles, the link to which is at the end of the recipe.

Step 9

Step 9
Place the ham in the pan. Fry, stirring, for about 3 minutes until golden brown. Pour in the cream. Add salt, pepper and stir. Bring the cream to a boil.

Step 10

Step 10
Place the pasta in the pan with the ham and cream.

Step 11

Step 11
Stir. Simmer everything together for about 2 minutes.

Step 12

Step 12
Divide pasta with ham in cream sauce among plates. Sprinkle grated cheese and herbs on top. Bon appetit!