Very simple and absolutely fantastico!
Pasta al baffo is a delicious Italian pasta dish that stands out for its creamy tomato and cream sauce. The name "al baffo" probably comes from the Italian phrase "da leccarsi i baffi", which means "so good that you will lick your whiskers".
Amount
servings
Ingredients list
- 400 g penne
- 100 g cooked ham
- 400 ml liquid cream
- 25 g tomato paste
- parsley to taste
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- olive oil extra virgin
Directions
- First, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
- In the meantime, wash, dry and finely chop the parsley. Cut the ham first into strips and then into small pieces.100 g cooked ham
- Heat a dash of olive oil in a large skillet and brown the ham briefly.
- Add the tomato paste and sautรฉ briefly. Now deglaze with the liquid cream, mix everything well and simmer for 10 minutes at low heat.400 ml liquid cream, 25 g tomato paste
- Meanwhile, add the penne to the boiling salted water. Once the pasta is al dente, drain it in a colander and then add it directly to the sauce in the pan. Add chopped parsley to taste, season with salt, mix everything thoroughly and leave to infuse briefly.400 g penne
- Finally, arrange the finished pasta on deep plates. Garnish with more parsley and season with freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately hot and enjoy.Buon appetito!
Calories: 840kcal (42%)Carbohydrates: 98g (33%)Protein: 23g (46%)Fat: 40g (62%)Saturated fatty acids: 24g (120%)Cholesterol: 149mg (50%)