Ingredients
230g thick slices ham, cut into chunks (I cooked off a gammon, boiled with some dried chillies and bay leaves then saved the rest for sandwiches )
160g sliced button mushrooms
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 red pepper, finely diced (alternatively substitute peppers for peas, sweetcorn or spinach)
250g mascarpone
2 heaped tsp mixed dry herbs
2 tsp whole grain mustard
300g fusilli whole wheat pasta (or pasta of your choice)
salt and pepper to season
1 tbsp olive oil
small bunch flat leaf parsley chopped, to serve
grated parmesan cheese, to serve
Method
Cook pasta as per packet instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large non stick frying pan
Put the onion, peppers and garlic into the frying pan and cook for 2 to 3 mins until onion is soft. keep stirring to prevent onion from browning
Add the mushrooms and cook for 2 to 3 mins
Add the cajun seasoning, ham and cook for a further minute
Tip the mascarpone and herbs into the pan and stir till melted
Add the cooked pasta and toss till coated, season then serve
sprinkle with grated cheese and parsley
