Sweet and salty ham pasta

This is one of those extremely quick and nice recipe. My sister has a book of quick and excellent recipe and this one is a family favorite that I decided to share with André a couple of weeks ago. Those who know me well know I looooove sweet and salty recipes in general. This one is particularly well balance, and really easy to make.

The ingredient list is for 3-4 people.

In a big pot, bring water to boil to cook 375g of pasta, al dente.

In the meanwhile, put a big pan on medium high heat and add 30 ml of butter to melt. Cut 250g of ham (cooked or not) and roast it in the butter. Quickly cut in half-slices 2 green apples and add it to the pan. Cook until everything is a nice shade of golden. Add 3-5 green onion, finely chopped (the recipe calls for 12, which is like... wooooo!). Check the pasta regularly, it should be done soon!

In the pan, add a big pinch of nutmeg and 125ml of apple juice and let it simmer for a couple of minutes. Add 250ml of cream 15% (or a mixture of milk and cream...) and let it simmer until a third of the liquid is evaporated. While the sauce is simmering, grate 250ml of cheddar (the older, the better). Once the liquid has evaporated, turn the heat down to medium-low and add the cheese and 125ml of dried cranberries and some salt and pepper (don't hesitate to taste a little to put enough salt, so the sweet/salty balance is perfect). Let the mixture simmer until the sauce is nicely smooth and thick. Add a couple of tablespoons of fresh (or dried if you lack the fresh one, but cut the amount in 3) sage.

Add the cooked pasta and mix well.

Guten appetit!