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".
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!