Noodles with Ham in a Creamy Tomato Sauce

This German noodle recipe combines ham, Swiss cheese, cream, and tomato paste.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 699 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅜ cup white sugar
• 1 pint heavy cream
• ½ pound shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (1 pound) pre-cooked ham steak, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain well. Place the pasta in a large bowl.

Step 2

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the ham in the skillet for 3 minutes. Add the cream, sugar, tomato paste, soy sauce, and salt; stir. Reduce heat to medium low and cook and stir until the mixture reaches a low boil.

Step 3

Pour the sauce over the drained pasta. Sprinkle the Swiss cheese over the top of the pasta; stir until the pasta is evenly coated.