Pasta with Ham and Apple and a Cider Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this delightful recipe for Pasta with Ham and Apple in a luscious Cider Sauce — a unique twist on comfort food that combines savory, sweet, and creamy flavors in one irresistible dish. Tender penne pasta is enveloped in a rich, velvety cider and cream sauce, accented with the smoky bite of diced ham and the natural sweetness of caramelized apple. Infused with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of black pepper, this recipe brings a gourmet touch to your table in just 35 minutes. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or an effortless crowd-pleaser, this dish is made even more elegant with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Discover a harmonious blend of autumn-inspired ingredients that’s as satisfying as it is simple to prepare.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 200 grams Cooked ham, diced
- 1 Apple, medium-sized, peeled, cored, and diced
- 120 ml Dry cider
- 100 ml Heavy cream
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.
Add the diced ham and cook for 3-4 minutes until it begins to brown lightly.
Stir in the diced apple and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the apple starts to soften slightly.
Pour in the dry cider and allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes, reducing slightly.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
Toss the cooked penne pasta into the sauce, ensuring it is evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2417 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.0 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.2 g | 251% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 4479 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.6 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.7 g | ||
| Protein | 100.7 g | 201% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 613 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1457 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
