Noodles with Ham in a Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipe

Noodles with Ham in a Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipe

  • 1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
  • 1 (1 pound) pre-cooked ham steak, diced
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 3/8 cup white sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 pound shredded Swiss cheese
  1. Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain well. Place the pasta in a large bowl.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the ham in the skillet for 3 minutes. Add the cream, sugar, tomato paste, soy sauce, and salt; stir. Reduce heat to medium low and cook and stir until the mixture reaches a low boil.
  3. Pour the sauce over the drained pasta. Sprinkle the Swiss cheese over the top of the pasta; stir until the pasta is evenly coated.