Italian Pasta Recipes - Ham Pasta Shells (Conchiglie di Proscuitto) Recipe

Ingredients                     

• 45 ml/3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 100 g/4 oz Parma ham, chopped

• 450 g/1lb tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped

• 60 ml/4 tbsp dry white wine

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 350 g/12 oz pasta shells

• 50 g/2 oz/1/2 cup Pecorino cheese, grated

• 30 ml/2 tbsp chopped fresh sage

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Method:

1. Heat the oil and fry (sauté) the onion and garlic until soft. Stir in the ham, tomatoes, wine, salt and pepper.

2. Place the pasta shells in a pan of salted, boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes, until tender, but still firm.

3. Rinse in hot water and drain well. Blend the pasta with the ham sauce and serve sprinkled with the cheese and sage.