Ingredients for 4 people:
350g of pennette,
100g of Parma ham in a single slice,
50g of lard,
50g of butter,,
50g of cream,
salt and black pepper

Preparation time: 5 minuti

Cut ham and lard in little strips, then put them in a warmed soup-toureen with the butter. Meanwhile cook the pennette,  strain off the water but not too much and then put the pasta in the soup-toureen and stir well. Add cream, salt and black pepper and stir once more. Serve after some minutes so as to give time to the lard  to soften.

Best served with:
Prosecco, full-meal reds