Quick Smoky Ham and Emmental Pasta
A simple and quick recipe inspired by ready-to-eat meals, ready in just 2 minutes in the microwave. Tender shell pasta tossed with savory smoked ham and melted Emmental cheese, creating a light, delicious, and nutritious dish.
🛒 Ingredients
2 servings
- 1 1/2 cups shell pasta (coquillettes)
- 3.5 oz smoked ham
- 2.5 oz shredded Emmental cheese (or Swiss cheese)
- 3 tbsp sour cream or crème fraîche
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper
- Herbes de Provence
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- 1
Cook the shell pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water, then drain.
- 2
Cut the smoked ham into small cubes.
- 3
In a microwave-safe container, mix the drained pasta, ham, and sour cream.
- 4
Add the butter and shredded Emmental cheese.
- 5
Season with salt, pepper, and Herbes de Provence.
- 6
Cover and microwave for 1-2 minutes at 800W.
- 7
Stir and serve immediately.
💡 Chef's Tip
To save time, use precooked or frozen pasta. You can replace the Emmental with Gruyère or Comté depending on your preference. For a creamier version, slightly increase the amount of sour cream.
