Name: Ham, Tomato and Basil Pasta recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 250 g tomato pasta sauce; 1 tomato ripe roughly chopped seeded; 2 cups ham (deli) diced; 1 onion peeled sliced small; 1 cup fresh basil torn; 6 sage fresh torn leaves only; 1 tsp garlic minced; 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil; 200 g pasta cooked drained; 1 tbs parmesan cheese shaved *to serve

by Kaz Last updated on 09/17/2020

Too much leftover ham after Christmas? Forget the sandwiches and try this. - Kaz

Ingredients

250 g tomato pasta sauce
1 tomato ripe roughly chopped seeded
2 cups ham (deli) diced
1 onion peeled sliced small
1 cup fresh basil torn
6 sage fresh torn leaves only
1 tsp garlic minced
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
200 g pasta cooked drained
1 tbs parmesan cheese shaved *to serve

Method

Step 1

Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Step 2

Add onion, stir and add garlic.
Step 3

Cook until onion is translucent, then add ham, basil and sage.
Step 4

Turn until ham is browned, and season with a little salt and pepper.
Step 5

Add tomato and pasta sauce, mixing well. Add a small handful of shaved parmesan and stir through.
Step 6

Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 7

Serve on top of pasta, with a garnish of fresh basil leaves and shaved parmesan.