Discover Mary Berry’s simple and delightful recipe for Parma ham and pimento penne pasta. Packed with flavor from herbs, roasted red peppers, crème fraîche, and more, this dish is the ideal solution for a tasty meal when a takeaway isn’t an option.
Serves: Four
Ingredients:
275g penne pasta, Parma ham, olive oil, spring onions, jarred roasted red peppers, garlic, full-fat crème fraîche, flat-leaf parsley, basil, Parmesan, salt, black pepper
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Method:
Cook the pasta as instructed, reserving some cooking water. Crisp up the ham, then set aside. In the same pan, sauté the spring onions, peppers, and garlic. Stir in crème fraîche, adding the drained pasta, half of the crispy ham, most herbs, and seasoning. Adjust consistency with the reserved cooking water and cheese if needed. Serve hot, garnished with remaining ham and herbs.