Sauteed Green Tomato Pasta

Here is another way to use green tomatoes. (You know we are known for our Green Fried Tomatoes here in the south!)

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  ounces  uncooked  orecchiette or 3  ounces bow tie pasta
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2  medium green tomatoes, chopped into 1 inch chunks
• 1  cup  whipping cream (Not Cool Whip) or 1  cup heavy cream (Not Cool Whip)
• 2  tablespoons  snipped fresh Italian parsley
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄3 cup  finely shredded parmesan cheese
• 1  ounce  thinly sliced ham, chopped
•  finely shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
2. In a large skillet cook garlic in hot oil over medium heat for about 30 seconds.
3. Add green tomatoes and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until heated through, stirring often.
4. Stir in whipping cream, parsley, and pepper into tomato mixture.
5. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Stir in 1/3 cup parmesan cheese and the ham into sauce.
8. Serve over pasta.
9. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.