Farfalle al Basilico

Name: Farfalle al Basilico (Pasta bows with basil and cream)
Yield: Serves 4-5
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: salt and cayenne pepper; 3 oz (75 g) freshly grated parmesan cheese; 12 oz (350 g) farfalle or other small shaped pasta; about 20 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces; ½ pint (300 ml) double cream; 1 clove of garlic, chopped finely; 6 oz (175 g) cooked ham, diced; 2 oz (50 g) butter

Pasta bows with basil and cream

Preparation info

Serves
4-5

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Pasta Italian Style

By Patricia Lousada

Published 1991

About

Basil’s special charm works its magic in this creamy sauce. It is an excellent way to use a small amount of the precious leaves.

Ingredients

2 oz (50 g) butter
6 oz (175

Europe
Italy
Main course
Pasta
Gluten-free
Mediterranean

Method

Heat half the butter in a saucepan, add the ham and garlic and simmer gently, covered, for about 5 minutes. Add the cream and half the basil and simmer for several minutes to slightly thicken the cream. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.

Heat a serving dish with the remaining butter. Cook the pasta ‘al dente’, drain and turn into the heated dish. Toss with the hot butter. Pour over th