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.
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.
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
- Prepare the sauce with the tomatoes, herbs and aromatics.
- Add the ham and cheese.
- Cook in the oven till bubbly throughout.
- 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.
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.
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Cheesy Ham and Tomato Pasta
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
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!
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Phillipians 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.
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!