Pasta with Spiced Chocolate Sauce and Crispy Ham

Ingredients

• 250 g Pasta
• 100 g Dark chocolate (70%)
• 120 g Ham
• 50 g Grated Parmesan
• 100 ml Crème fraîche
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.5 tsp Espelette pepper
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 pinch Pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.

2. Step 2

   Meanwhile, cut the ham into small cubes and fry in a skillet with a little oil until crispy.

3. Step 3

   In a saucepan, melt the dark chocolate with the crème fraîche over low heat, stirring constantly.

4. Step 4

   Add the Espelette pepper to the chocolate sauce, season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Step 5

   Drain the pasta and toss it into the chocolate sauce, mixing well.

6. Step 6

   Transfer the pasta to bowls and top with the crispy ham and grated Parmesan.