Simple Ham Pasta Recipe

350g pasta shells or twirls
8 juicy ripe tomatoes, chopped
225g thick sliced ham
12 basil leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
25g butter
1 tbsp tomato puree

Cut ham slices into strips, chop tomatoes small into chunks, shred basil. Cook the pasta in a large pan of slightly salted water for approx 10 - 14 mins until just tender. Heat olive oil in a saucepan, add tomatoes and puree, saute for 4-6 mins, add a little salt and pepper according to taste. Drain pasta, add butter to pasta, season. Stir in ham and basil. Serve pasta and top with the tomato sauce. Simple yet tasty.