Ham spaetzle and tomato pan

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 330 g spaetzle
• 1 shallot(s)
• 250 g cherry tomatoes
• 1 ½ tbsp butter
• 1 garlic clove(s)
• 4 sprigs of parsley
• 1 tsp oregano, dried
• 1 pinch of herbal salt
• 1 pinch of pepper, freshly ground
• 100 g ham, black smoked
• 1 tsp sweet paprika powder
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 30 g Parmesan, grated

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

Prepare the spaetzle according to a basic recipe or use store-bought, whichever you prefer. Peel the shallot and finely dice. Wash the tomatoes, dice them, and remove the stems. Sauté the shallots in the butter in a pan over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, peel and press the garlic, and stir in the tomato paste. Cover and sauté for 8 minutes. Wash, dry, finely chop the parsley, and add it. Season with oregano, herb salt, paprika, and pepper. Cook the spaetzle according to the package instructions or make the spaetzle according to the basic recipe. Then add the spaetzle to the tomato pan. Cut the ham into strips and fry in a little butter, then add it to the spaetzle pan, mix in, and let it rest for a moment. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with a fresh, seasonal salad.