Tomato Cream Pasta.

Submitted by Carly Anna

"Can't remember the actual name for this one but it is fancied by all of my family and friends. I usually like serving this with a romaine salad with cherry tomatoes seasoned with salt and pepper. And garlic bread."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 12 ounces cubed ham, bits
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1 cup Hunts tomato sauce
• 8 ounces fresh parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon basil
• parmesan cheese (for extra seasoning)
• salt and pepper
• 16 ounces penne pasta

directions

1. In large skillet over medium heat. Heat oil and ham bits together, cook until bits turn brown (usually about 10-15 minutes).
2. Add garlic and basil to ham bits; cook for 5 minutes more.
3. Add tomato sauce and simmer for another 10 minutes.
4. Then add heavy cream and heat till warm. Add container of cheese. add salt and pepper if desired.
5. Stir sauce till cheese is completely dissolved.
6. Bring water to boil in a large pan. Pour pasta in once its boiling. Boil pasta for 10-15 minutes. Depends how you like your pasta (I prefer my al dente).
7. Drain water from pasta and put back in pan. Add Sauce and toss to evenly coat noodles. Serve while warm. Extra Parmesan can be sprinkled on top.