Description
Creamy Ham Cheese Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish, combining tender pasta with a rich and velvety sauce made from savory ham and melty cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, this easy-to-make recipe brings warmth to your dinner table and delight to every bite. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a satisfying meal that both family and friends will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt a tablespoon of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Bring to a gentle simmer, then gradually add shredded cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Add ham and seasonings: Stir in diced ham along with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs until well combined.
- Combine pasta: Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce mixture, ensuring every noodle is coated in creamy goodness.
- Serve: Plate the pasta, adding extra cheese or fresh parsley as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg