Today I would like to propose an easy, quick, and creamy dish: Pasta with Zucchini and Ham. It is a simple first course that, in its simplicity, appeals to everyone. Additionally, it is very creamy like Pasta alla Nerano, due to the addition of a cheese I love: gorgonzola. At my house, it was appreciated, and I hope it will be at your home too. But let’s see together how to prepare creamy pasta with zucchini, ham, and gorgonzola.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Autumn
- Energy 495.93 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 62.56 (g) of which sugars 7.95 (g)
- Proteins 24.00 (g)
- Fat 18.65 (g) of which saturated 7.02 (g)of which unsaturated 4.97 (g)
- Fibers 2.83 (g)
- Sodium 1,412.43 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 300 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Pasta with Zucchini and Ham
- 10.5 oz farfalle
- 3 cups zucchini
- 5.25 oz cooked ham (cubed)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3.5 oz gorgonzola
- 1 onion (small)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 sprig basil
Tools Needed for Pasta with Zucchini and Ham
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Pot
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Ladle
- 1 Colander
- 1 Wooden Spoon
Procedure for Pasta with Zucchini and Ham
Let’s prepare together this simple, yet delicious and creamy Pasta with zucchini and cooked ham.
Peel the onion and dice it. Put the oil in the skillet, add the onion and let it sauté for a few minutes over medium heat.
Wash the zucchini, remove the ends and dice them as well. Add them to the onion in the skillet and let them sauté for a few minutes, stirring them with a wooden spoon.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and let them cook for a few minutes with the other ingredients. Add a couple of ladles of cooking water and season with salt and pepper.
Add the diced ham and gorgonzola, and stir to melt the cheese and make it creamy.
Meanwhile, bring the water to a boil, salt it and add the pasta. Cook and drain it al dente. Add it to the skillet with the sauce and mix well.
Serve it hot, adding some torn basil leaves at the end. Enjoy your meal!
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I replace gorgonzola with another cheese?
Sure, replace it with any other creamy cheese that melts easily.
