Description
A creamy and comforting French classic, Coquillettes Jambon combines tender elbow macaroni, savory diced ham, and rich Gruyère cheese in a velvety cream sauce, topped with a luscious ball of burrata for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 grams elbow macaroni (coquillettes)
- 200 grams diced ham
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 150 grams grated Gruyère cheese
- 30 grams unsalted butter
- 1 large ball burrata cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: No oven needed unless baking; simply heat your stovetop.
- Combine Ingredients: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, drain and return to pot.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In the same pot, add butter, cream, and cheese. Stir gently over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Assemble the Dish: Add diced ham, season with salt and pepper, and stir until evenly combined.
- Cook to Perfection: Let simmer for 2–3 minutes over low heat to blend flavors.
- Finishing Touches: Transfer to serving plate and top with a ball of burrata.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with cracked pepper or fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- Let burrata come to room temperature before serving for maximum creaminess.
- Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest melt.
- To reheat leftovers, add a splash of milk and warm gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: coquillettes jambon, creamy ham pasta, French comfort food, burrata pasta