Isabell's Pasta with Smoked Ham and Cheese (Pasta Med Ost Och Skinka)

Swedish Dinner Recipes

10 oz. pasta (300 g), or most of the box 3/4 c crème fraiche (see note below on substitution) - (2 dl) 1/2 c milk (1 dl) 3/4 c shreded cheese (2 dl) 1/2 c finely chopped smoked ham or cooked, crumbled bacon (100 g) black pepper to taste

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, to make the sauce, cook the creme fraiche and milk in a small saucepan. To substitute for creme fraiche, combine equal parts of sour cream and whipping cream (also known as heavy cream). Add cheese to the milk mixture, and stir until melted. Season to taste with black pepper. Add in ham and stir to combine. Serve over pasta. Skål!

Submitted by Gretchen Grant
Contributed on: Thursday December 15th, 2005 and modified on Friday December 16th, 2005