Name: Ham Garlic Parmesan Cream Pasta
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 200 g pasta; 200 g cooked ham, diced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 200 ml cooking cream; 50 g grated Parmesan; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning; Black pepper, to taste; 0.5 cup reserved pasta water; Chopped parsley, to serve; Optional: chili flakes

Ingredients

200 g pasta
200 g cooked ham, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
200 ml cooking cream
50 g grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Chopped parsley, to serve
Optional: chili flakes

Instructions

1
Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced ham and smoked paprika. Cook for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned.
3
Add the garlic and optional chili flakes. Stir for 60 seconds—release the power, champ.
4
Reduce the heat and add the cooking cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.
5
Add the pasta and toss thoroughly. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce until glossy and creamy.
6
Finish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot and crush this lunch.

AI-Generated Recipe: This recipe was created by an AI chef. Please verify ingredients, quantities, and cooking times before preparing. Always check for allergens.

Prep:10 minutes

Cook:15 minutes

Total:25 minutes

Servings:2

Ham Garlic Parmesan Cream Pasta

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