Ham Luncheon Meat Pasta Montanara

Ingredients:

• 400 to 450 grams pasta of choice - penne, fusilli or elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk
• 1-8 ounce package cream cheese
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 (225 grams) cans Ham Luncheon Meat - cut into strips
• 1/2 cup sliced button mushrooms
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Procedure:

Cook pasta as directed in the package. Set aside.

In a saucepan, simmer together white wine and chicken stock. Add milk, cream cheese and tomato paste. Whisk until smooth.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Saute onions, Argentina Ham Luncheon Meat, mushrooms, sage and thyme for about 2-3 minutes. Pour white wine and cream cheese sauce. Add cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes, tossing it well. Top with parsley then transfer to a serving platter. Serve immediately.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.