Skip to Content

Cheesy Ham and Tomato Pasta

Indulge in a tantalizing fusion of flavors with our irresistable recipe for Cheesy Ham and Tomato Pasta! This delectable dish combines the savory goodness of ham with the tangy sweetness of ripe tomatoes all nestled in a blanket of creamy cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, this mouthwatering pasta will satisfy even the most discerning palates.

Cheesy Ham and Tomato Pasta on black background.

Creamy Ham Tomato Sauce

With just a handful of simple ingredients including tender plump ham and tomatoes bursting with flavor as well as the gooey melted cheese, this recipe is a breeze to whip up yet delivers a symphony of flavor and taste sensations in every bite.

Elevate your dinner repertoire with this crowd pleasing Cheesy Ham and Tomato Pasta Recipe that is sure to become a familiy favorite. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this dish offers the perfect balance of convenience and culinary delight.

Enjoy the harmony of ham pasta tomatoes and cheese in this culinary goodness with the flavor of juniper berries bringing it all together!

You might want to visit some of our other ham recipes that include: Easy Easter Ham, How to Cook Country Ham and How to cook a Spiral Ham.

Cheesy Ham and tomato pasta with wooden spoon.

Here’s What You Need

  • Leftover ham (you can use ham you just purchased, but this is the perfect use for leftover ham).
  • Peeled canned tomatoes
  • Mozerella
  • Spices and herbs

Here’s How You Do It

  1. Prepare the sauce with the tomatoes, herbs and aromatics.
  2. Add the ham and cheese.
  3. Cook in the oven till bubbly throughout.
  4. Serve over pasta.

Tips and Tricks

  • This recipe calls for Chardonay, if you are opposed to using wine in your dish, use added chicken stock instead.
  • When you are first trying this recipe, it seems a little overwhelming. It isn’t. Just put your ingredients out where you can reach them and remember the recipe in terms of basic steps. Create the sauce first, cook the wine and other ingredients down by half, add the tomatoes, add the ham, add the cheeses and throw it in the oven. It’s really that easy.
  • Juniper berries add a special flavor to this dish and really set it off.
  • You’ll want to use a pasta that has plenty of little grooves to catch the sauce. That’s a special treat.
  • Save some of the pasta water. If your tomato sauce isn’t as thin as you like, add pasta water 1/4 cup at a time until it is as thin as you prefer.
  • When using leftover ham, it’s safest to follow the USDA guidelines for that. Here they are.

PRO TIP: You’ll really be dressing up the final flavor if you add a few fresh basil leaves. That gives a freshness to the entire dish that can’t be overstated.

Cheesy Ham and Tomato Pasta with spring of herbs.

Storage, Freezing and Reheating

This dish will store for up to 5 days if kept covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

You can freeze this dish well for up to 3 months. Place in a freezer safe container, remove as much air as possible and lable and freeze.

To reheat, place the thawed dish in an oven safe dish in the oven at 350 for 20 minutes.

Watch Me Make This Dish

Thank you so much for visiting me here. I love to know you’ve been here. If you leave a comment or a question in the comment section below, I will answer as quickly as I possibly can! I love love love to hear from you!

Visit me over on social media and leave me a picture of your creation! Did you make this recipe? I would love to hear about it! What did you do? How did you change things? Come visit and let me know!

pasta being twirled on a fork

Cheesy Ham and Tomato Pasta

This recipe for Cheesy Ham and Tomato Pasta is decadent and delicious and will taste like a chef is hiding in your kitchen
5 from 1 vote
Print Pin Save Rate
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ham and tomato sauce
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 600kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups chicken stock
  • 1 Cup Chardonnay
  • 2 Tbs Sherry Vinegar
  • 5 berries Juniper crushed
  • 4 sprigs Rosemary chopped
  • 1 large shallots diced
  • 8 oz whole peeled tomatoes crush by hand
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 lb cooked ham cubed or slices, your choice
  • 8 oz ball of fresh mozzarella
  • ½ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Bring stock, wine, vinegar, berries, rosemary and shallots to a boil in a 9-10inch oven proof skillet over medium-high heat. Simmer until able to reduced to 1/2 cup.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cream, salt and pepper, simmer stirring occasionally until thickened 10-12 minutes.
  • Add the slices of ham in the skillet – spreading them out over the skillet .
  • Sprinkle the top with first parmesan and then mozzarella.
  • Bake in the oven until the ham is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly – about 30 minutes. Serve immediately over fresh cooked pasta.

Notes

  • This recipe calls for Chardonay, if you are opposed to using wine in your dish, use added chicken stock instead.
  • When you are first trying this recipe, it seems a little overwhelming. It isn’t. Just put your ingredients out where you can reach them and remember the recipe in terms of basic steps. Create the sauce first, cook the wine and other ingredients down by half, add the tomatoes, add the ham, add the cheeses and throw it in the oven. It’s really that easy.
  • Juniper berries add a special flavor to this dish and really set it off.
  • You’ll want to use a pasta that has plenty of little grooves to catch the sauce. That’s a special treat.
  • Save some of the pasta water. If your tomato sauce isn’t as thin as you like, add pasta water 1/4 cup at a time until it is as thin as you prefer.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Ham and Tomato Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 600 Calories from Fat 414
% Daily Value*
Fat 46g71%
Saturated Fat 26g130%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 182mg61%
Sodium 1422mg59%
Potassium 513mg15%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 1535IU31%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 367mg37%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Tried this recipe?Mention @loavesanddishes or tag #loavesanddishes!

This article originally appeared on the pages of Loaves and Dishes on March 3, 2015 and has been completly updated to be nothing but HELPFUL! What amazing helpful content in this recipe!

A Verse to Share

What great words to remember today and every day.

Phillipians 2:3

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 

Wendi is the writer, CEO and dishwasher at Loaves and Dishes! When not in the kitchen or behind the computer, you can find Wendi serving on International Food Conference Boards, Speaking at various conferences, Leading and Cooking for the local Arts Council's "Taste of Stokes" events or donating home cooked goodies to various local non profits such as the Danbury Songwriters and Stokes Partnership for Children. Wendi is also a Registered Nurse with a Master's Degree and serves on her town's board of councilmen.

Recipe Rating




Mari

Sunday 28th of April 2024

Hi Wendi, Could I use peeled fresh tomatoes such as Roma's? There's just 2 of us and I'd hate to open a large can if I don't need all of it. Thank you, Mari

Wendi Spraker

Monday 29th of April 2024

Sure! That sounds perfect and so fresh!

DEBRA BENNETT

Friday 27th of January 2023

Looking forward to trying your recipes!

Wendi Spraker

Friday 27th of January 2023

Thanks Debra, looking forward to hearing back from you!

Moxie

Friday 2nd of February 2018

Right through the roof - love it!

15585

Want My 9 Secrets to Immediate Kitchen Confidence?