Pasta with zucchini and ham

Name: Pasta with zucchini and ham
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Mezze Maniche Rigate pasta 12.3 oz; Zucchini 1.3 lbs; Onions ½; Prosciutto cotto cut thick 4.2 oz; Vegetable broth 2 ½ cups; Smoked scamorza cheese 3.5 oz; Grana Padano PDO cheese 1.1 oz; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste

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467

Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 467
Carbohydrates g 69.7
of which sugars g 5.4
Protein g 19.4
Fats g 12.2
of which saturated fat g 4.14
Fiber g 4.3
Cholesterol mg 27
Sodium mg 819

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Stephanie Cabibbo

Pasta with zucchini and ham? It's one of those dishes that's just irresistible when you're really craving something creamy and unique. This zucchini and ham pasta recipe uses the "risottare" method. Basically, you cook the pasta slowly in hot veggie broth, letting it soak up all those awesome flavors. And look, the magic happens when the starch mixes with the broth, creating a velvety sauce that just clings to every piece. Adding smoked scamorza cheese? Well, that totally elevates it with its oozy, stringy texture. Seriously good.

The dish has this classic Italian touch but feels so fresh using risotto techniques—pretty cool, right? Mezze maniche pasta is perfect because its little tubes catch all that creamy goodness, plus bits of zucchini and ham. Ensures each bite is packed with flavor. In Italy, there's a real love for experimenting with pasta, and this ham and zucchini pasta is a fantastic example. For real.

Unlike typical veggie pastas, this one's slow-cooked in broth for a moist texture and rich taste. Super comforting yet light, thanks to the zucchini. Thing is, no need for fancy techniques—just a smart way to boost flavors and get a silky texture without cream or butter. And the smoked scamorza? It adds a tasty aroma and a stringy bite that pairs beautifully with the salty ham and soft, golden zucchini.

Pretty simple stuff with straightforward steps and ingredients you've probably got at home. This pasta with zucchini and ham finds a balance between being healthy and one of those quick dinners you crave. Fans of easy pasta recipes or anyone curious about Italian pasta with vegetables will find this dish hits the spot. And listen, it might even become a new favorite for weeknights or when you want something special without much fuss. Cannot go wrong.

How to prepare Pasta with zucchini and ham

To prepare the pasta with zucchini and ham, first take care of the zucchini. After washing them, remove the ends 1 and cut them into cubes 2. Finely chop the onion as well 3.

Cut the cooked ham into cubes 4 and the scamorza cheese as well 5. Heat the vegetable broth 6.

Pour a drizzle of oil into a large, high-sided pan and add the onion 7, let it soften 8, then add the cooked ham and let it brown for a couple of minutes 9.

Add the zucchini 10 and let them flavor for a few minutes, then salt and continue cooking 11. When the zucchini starts to dry, add a ladle of broth 12.

Continue cooking until the zucchini is soft; it will take another 10 minutes. Add the pasta 10 and cook it as if it were risotto, adding a ladle of broth as needed 14: in this technique, the cooking time is longer than indicated on the package. When the pasta is cooked, turn off the heat and add the grated Grana cheese 15.

Add the diced provola cheese 16 and stir until completely melted. Add a drizzle of raw oil and serve it 18.

Storage

We recommend consuming the pasta with zucchini and ham immediately. Alternatively, it can be stored for one day in the fridge and then heated before serving.