Creamy Ham and Tomato Penne al Baffo – The Pasta Project
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DirectionsStep1Start by bringing a large pot of water to boil for the penne pasta. Add a pinch of salt once it starts to boil.Step2In a large pot, gently sauté the sliced shallots in olive oil until they start to become translucent.Step3Add the prepared ham pieces to the skillet. Sauté over slightly higher heat until they begin to brown slightly around the edges.Step4Stir in the tomato passata to the skillet. Let it simmer gently, allowing the sauce to thicken, approximately 10 minutes. Season with salt according to your taste.Step5Pour in the heavy cream and blend it with the tomato sauce. Continue simmering for an additional 4-5 minutes until the sauce turns into a rich, coral color.Step6As the sauce simmers, cook the penne pasta in the boiling water. Aim for slightly less than al dente. Before draining, reserve a bit of the pasta cooking water.Step7Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Pour in half a ladleful of the reserved pasta water. Increase the heat, letting the pasta simmer in the sauce for a couple of minutes, stirring continuously until the sa…Step8Finally, stir in the chopped parsley. Serve the pasta hot, topped with freshly ground black pepper and an extra sprinkle of parsleyIngredientsIngredients14 ouncesPenne Pasta (or other pasta tubes)7 ouncesHam (cooked, cut into small pieces)9 ouncesTomato Passata (tomato puree)9 ouncesHeavy Cream (Panna da cucina is traditional used)3 tablespoonsExtra Virgin Olive Oil2 Shallots (or a normal onion peeled and sliced)1 handfulFresh Parsley (chopped)add Salt (for pasta and)add Black Pepper (freshly ground)See moreNutritionalNutritional748 Calories35 gTotal Fat107 mgCholesterol83 gCarbohydrate619 mgSodium25 gProteinFrom the-pasta-project.comRecipeDirectionsIngredientsNutritionalExplore furtherCreamy Pasta With Ham, Tomato and Peas Recipe - Food.comfood.com
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