How to use up left over Christmas ham deliciously

A great way to use up Christmas ham.

My friend asked for a dish to use up the family ham so here it is.  I love it's simplicity, it's balance  and the contrast with Christmas food.
Ham, anchovy and fennel pasta






500g /1lb  large pasta shells
1/4 cup olive oil
180 gm / 6 oz ham, cut finely
freshly ground pepper   
1 tbsp chopped anchovy
1 small fennel buIb - finely shaved
1/2 cup chopped parsley 1 long red chiIli~ chopped

Cook pasta in a large~saucepan of salted water.  Drain and reserve.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a heavy based saucepan on a medium heat.
Add ham, season with pepper and fry for five-minutes. Add anchovy and fry for one minute.  Add pasta, fennel and parsley to saucepan and toss well.
Sprinkle with chilli and serve with salad leaves.