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Pasta with Ham and Dark Chocolate (A Surprising Italian Recipe)
A gourmet twist on Italian pasta: crispy ham pairs with a subtle dark chocolate sauce for an unexpected and delicious umami flavor.
17 min2 servings480 kcalDifficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 200 g Pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 100 g Ham
- 30 g Dark chocolate (70%)
- 15 g Butter
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper
Instructions
Step 1
Fill a pot with salted water and bring to a boil.
Step 2
Cook the pasta according to the time indicated on the package.
Step 3
Meanwhile, cut the ham into small pieces and cook in a pan for 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Finely grate the dark chocolate.
Step 5
Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the ham, butter, and grated chocolate.
Step 6
Gently toss while heating for 1 minute, season, and serve immediately.