Pasta with Ham and Herb Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp flour
• 400 ml heavy cream (at least 30% fat)
• 3 tbsp mixed chopped herbs (e.g., chervil, parsley, basil, chives, dill)
• Salt
• ground pepper
• 400 g tri-color farfalle (tris di farfalle)
• 150 g diced cooked ham

Instructions

1. 1.

   Melt the butter over low heat. Dust with flour, pour in the cream, and whisk vigorously with a wooden spoon to prevent lumps; simmer for 2 minutes on a gentle flame.

2. 2.

   Add the herbs, salt, and pepper, and continue cooking for 1-2 more minutes.

3. 3.

   Cook the farfalle in plenty of salted water until al dente. Drain and mix with a little butter and the ham cubes. Pour the herb cream over the pasta and serve immediately.