NOODLES WITH HAM (Tagliatelle col Presciutto)

Ingredients

• 1 pound Tagliatelle pasta (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 4 ounces Ham, fat & lean (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 2 tablespoons Butter (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1/2 cup Carrot (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1/2 cup Celery (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 3 tablespoons Tomato paste (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1 cup Hot water (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1/2 cup Grated cheese (Parmesan or similar) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))

Instructions

1. 1Cut the ham into small pieces. Chop the carrot and celery to match the quantity of ham.
2. 2In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the ham, carrot, and celery. Cook until the mixture is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3. 3Add the tomato paste to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Dissolve the tomato paste in the hot water and add to the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. 4Cook the tagliatelle in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package directions. Drain the pasta.
5. 5Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Serve immediately, topped with grated cheese.