Pasta with Cream and Ham

Method

1. Put a pot of salted water on to boil for the pasta.
2. Cut the cooked ham into thin strips.
3. In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the onion and ham strips. Sauté until lightly golden.
4. Season with a little pepper and a pinch of salt (remember that the ham is already salty).
5. Pour in the cream. If desired, add the tip of a teaspoon of double/triple tomato concentrate for a pink color.
6. Let the cream cook and reduce slightly.
7. Add a small amount of smoked paprika (the secret ingredient).
8. Mix everything well.
9. Drain the pasta al dente (2 minutes before the end of its cooking time) and transfer it to the pan with the sauce.
10. Finish cooking the pasta in the pan for the last 2 minutes, adding a little pasta cooking water if the sauce becomes too dry.
11. Plate the pasta, topping with extra ham bits.
12. Optionally, grate a little nutmeg on top.