Ham & Raisin Pasta

• 1 (1 lb) box rotini pasta
• 1 12 cups cooked ham, about 1/2 lb, slivered
• 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
• 14 cup virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 34 cup dark raisin
• 12 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 14 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon pimiento, chopped
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional)

1. Cook the rotini according to the directions on the box.
2. Meanwhile, saute the ham & garlic in oil & butter for 3 minutes, then add the last 4 ingredients & saute 3 minutes longer.
3. Toss the ham/raisin mixture with the drained, hot pasta.
4. If desired, top with grated Parmesan cheese.

rotini pasta, ham, garlic, virgin olive oil, unsalted butter, dark raisin, walnuts, fresh parsley, pimiento, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ham-raisin-pasta-208552 (may not work)