Sauteed Green Tomato Pasta

Submitted by GrandmaG

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

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• 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.