Spicy Ham Pasta

This is a very quick dinner, and surprisingly tasty. You can, of course, vary the spices according to your preference. Fresh ginger would certainly be nice - I didn't have any around though.

Spicy Ham Pasta
Serves 3-4

200 g smoked ham, finely diced
1/2 yellow bellpepper, finely diced
handful of corn
1 tbsp cornstarch
150 ml milk
200 ml crème fraîche (low fat is fine)
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 tsp ground ginger
1-2 tsp sambal oelek (hot chili paste)
pasta of your choice

Boil the pasta in plenty of salted water. (If you're using frozen corn like I do, toss it in the hot pasta water when the pasta is ready.) Mix corn starch into the milk in a saucepan. Add the crème fraîche, and the garlic, sambal oelek, ginger, ham and pepper. (And corn, if you're not using frozen.)

Let the sauce cook on medium heat for a few minutes, and adjust seasoning. When pasta is ready, drain and add to the sauce. Serve immediately.

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