Savory pasta and ham muffins

Appetizers - Savory pasta and ham muffins by Demetra B. - Recipia

Savory pasta and ham muffins are made with farfalle that are briefly boiled, since they bake more in the oven; ham, eggs and cheese hold them together. They come out golden on top, with a firm middle, and are served with a cold yogurt and chive sauce. I leave the pasta a little firm before mixing it with everything else. Preparation: 20 minutes. Cooking: 52 minutes. Total time: 72 minutes. Servings: 12. Approximately 250 kcal and 15 g protein per serving.

Ingredients

For the muffins

  • 1 medium-large onion (180 g)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 250 g sliced pork loin ham
  • 2000 ml water
  • 200 g farfalle pasta
  • 200 ml Gran Cucina Hulala cooking sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 eggs
  • 250 g Delaco Suplu cheese

For the sauce

  • 200 g yogurt
  • 10 g chives

Preparation

1. Dice the onion. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and cook the onion for 7 minutes, until soft and translucent. 2. Cut the ham into small pieces, add it to the pan and stir over medium-low heat for 3 minutes. 3. Bring 2000 ml of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the farfalle and cook for 10 minutes, until still slightly firm. Drain and put them in a bowl. 4. Pour the cooking sauce over the onion and ham. Add the salt, pepper and thyme, stir and cook over low heat for 2 minutes, then turn off the heat. 5. Separate the eggs. Beat the yolks, then fold them into the pasta. Add 200 g of grated cheese and the mixture from the pan. 6. Beat the egg whites until foamy and fold them in with broad strokes. Divide the mixture among muffin cups and sprinkle the remaining 50 g of cheese on top. 7. Heat the oven to 160°C for 10 minutes. Bake the muffins for 20 minutes, until the cheese on top is golden. 8. Finely chop the chives and mix them with the yogurt. Spoon the sauce over the muffins to serve.

Notes

Sliced pork loin ham can be replaced with 250 g of smoked turkey breast; the eggs and dairy remain, and the wheat pasta contains gluten. For evenly sized pieces, choose slices of loin ham that are easy to cut. Thicker farfalle hold their shape better than very thin pasta, which softens quickly in the oven. If the ham is salty, use less salt in the sauce. In small muffin cups, the cheese on top browns faster, so keep an eye on the color towards the end. The muffins keep in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days. I serve them with green salad.

Frequently asked questions

Can I replace the farfalle with fusilli?

Yes. Use the same 200 g and cook them for 9 minutes so they stay firm after baking.

Can I use mozzarella instead of cheese?

Yes, choose 250 g of low-moisture mozzarella and grate it before mixing it with the pasta.

How full should the cups be?

Fill them about three-quarters full. The mixture with the egg whites rises a little in the oven.

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Category: Appetizers Author: Demetra B. Views: 1618 Date: 12.11.2024
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