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Very simple and absolutely fantastico!
Pasta al baffo is a delicious Italian pasta dish that stands out for its creamy tomato and cream sauce. The name “al baffo” probably comes from the Italian phrase “da leccarsi i baffi”, which means “so good that you will lick your whiskers”.
The sauce is rich, thick and creamy. It combines fruity tomato paste, hearty ham and creamy whipped cream to create a flavorful yet simple pasta.
The pasta al baffo is a real treat and shows Italian cuisine at its best. With just a few ingredients and little effort, you can whip up a delicious dish that will tantalize your taste buds and tempt you to lick your mustache!
Ingredients list
- 400 g penne
- 100 g cooked ham
- 400 ml liquid cream
- 25 g tomato paste
- parsley to taste
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- olive oil extra virgin
Equipment
Directions
- First, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
- In the meantime, wash, dry and finely chop the parsley. Cut the ham first into strips and then into small pieces.100 g cooked ham
- Heat a dash of olive oil in a large skillet and brown the ham briefly.
- Add the tomato paste and sauté briefly. Now deglaze with the liquid cream, mix everything well and simmer for 10 minutes at low heat.400 ml liquid cream, 25 g tomato paste
- Meanwhile, add the penne to the boiling salted water. Once the pasta is al dente, drain it in a colander and then add it directly to the sauce in the pan. Add chopped parsley to taste, season with salt, mix everything thoroughly and leave to infuse briefly.400 g penne
- Finally, arrange the finished pasta on deep plates. Garnish with more parsley and season with freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately hot and enjoy.Buon appetito!
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