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

1. Cut ham slices into strips, chop tomatoes small into chunks and shred the basil.

2. Cook the pasta in a large pan of slightly salted water for approx 10 – 14 mins until just tender.

3. Heat olive oil in a saucepan, add tomatoes and puree, saute for 4-6 mins, add a little salt and pepper according to taste.

4. Drain the pasta, add butter then season. Stir in ham and basil.

5. Serve pasta and top with the tomato sauce. Simple yet tasty.