Ham and egg penne

This kid-friendly pasta can easily made by the kids themselves. Blanched vegetables, such as peas, beans and corn kernels, could be added to the eggs and cream.

Ingredients

1 pinch	Salt
250 g	Penne pasta, dried, about 2 cups (Main)
150 g	Ham, thickly sliced, lean (Main)
2 tsp	Olive oil
2	Eggs (Main)
¾ cup	Light cream, or evaporated milk
75 g	Tasty cheese, about 1 cup, very finely grated
3 Tbsp	Chopped chives

Directions

1. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add the salt. Slowly add the pasta. Boil until just tender. Drain through a sieve and return to the saucepan.
2. Meanwhile, cut the ham into chunks. Heat the oil in a small frying pan. Add the ham and sauté, until browned.
3. Place the eggs and cream or milk in a bowl and whisk until well combined. Add ⅔ of the cheese.
4. Place the pan of drained pasta on low heat. Add the egg mixture and ham. Toss to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Season with pepper. Serve topped with the chives and remaining cheese.

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