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Pasta mit Schinken und Schmand

Schnelles und herzhaftes Wohlfühlgericht mit cremiger Schmand-Sauce, Schinken und Pasta – perfekt für den Alltag und jeden, der es unkompliziert mag.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: German
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for Pasta mit Schinken und Schmand
  • 200 g Schmand for creamy consistency and mild taste
  • 300 g Pasta Penne, Fusilli or Spaghetti, choice as desired
  • 100 g onions diced
  • 150 g ham diced
  • 100 g grated cheese for topping and extra flavor
  • as needed oil for frying ham and onions

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, leaving a bit of moisture on the pasta for better sauce adhesion.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, dice the ham and onions. Heat some oil in a large skillet and sauté until onions are translucent and ham is lightly browned to develop full aroma.
  3. Step 3: Add the Schmand to the skillet and stir well. Let the mixture simmer briefly on low heat to blend the flavors.
  4. Step 4: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle grated cheese on top and stir until melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
  5. Step 5: Serve the pasta immediately while warm and enjoy your comforting meal.

Notes

Variations include substituting ham with cooked chicken or smoked salmon, adding peas or fresh spinach for freshness, or spicing it up with garlic or fresh herbs like parsley or chives. Schmand can be replaced by crème fraîche or cream cheese depending on availability. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently with a splash of water or cream to prevent drying out.