Butter spread with ham
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Interestingly, in Italy, creamy pasta with ham is served not as a main course, but as a first course—meaning instead of soup, by our standards. Only after that do they serve fish or meat. However, personally, I don't follow this tradition, so in our family, creamy pasta with ham is a standalone hot dish, usually prepared on a weekday for dinner. Come home from work, quickly whip it up—and it's delicious. When I cook for my husband, I add extra ham :) Good luck with your cooking! Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Put the pasta on to boil. Cut the ham into pieces and mince the garlic.
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Step 2
Pour olive oil into the frying pan, making sure it completely covers the bottom, and heat over medium heat.
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Step 3
Sear the ham until it turns brown.
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Step 4
Add garlic, sauté until it becomes soft.
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Step 5
Add the canned tomatoes in their own juice (pour the juice into the pan as well), sprinkle with ground red pepper. Simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 6
Pour about 1/2 cup of vodka and mix. Simmer over low heat for another 15 minutes.
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Step 7
Turn off the heat and add torn basil leaves.
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Step 8
Add 1 cup of cream. Keep on very low heat. Meanwhile, the pasta should be ready; drain it in a colander.
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Step 9
Add the pasta to the pan, mix well over medium heat.