Craving a comforting yet effortless meal?
This Creamy Ham, Leek & Mushroom Spaghetti is your answer!
With its silky cheese sauce, tender leeks, and earthy mushrooms, this dish brings together simple ingredients for a deliciously satisfying dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 medium leeks, thinly sliced
- 200 grams chestnut mushrooms, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 300 grams spaghetti
- 140 grams low-fat soft cheese
- 85 grams wafer-thin smoked ham, shredded
- A small bunch of fresh basil leaves
- 25 grams grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the sliced leeks to the pan.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of water and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cover the pan and let the leeks cook for about 5 minutes, until they start to soften.
- Next, add the sliced mushrooms and crushed garlic.
- Continue to cook for another 3 minutes.
Step 2: Cook the Spaghetti
- While the leeks and mushrooms are cooking, bring a separate pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Once done, drain the spaghetti, but be sure to save a little of the pasta water for later.
Step 3: Make the Sauce
- Stir the low-fat soft cheese into the leek and mushroom mixture.
- Add just enough of the reserved pasta water to achieve a creamy, sauce-like consistency.
- Mix in the shredded smoked ham, fresh basil leaves, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Stir well until everything is combined.
Step 4: Combine and Serve
- Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce mixture, ensuring the pasta is well-coated with the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade Ham, Leek & Mushroom Spaghetti!
FAQs
What can I use instead of leeks if I can’t find them?
If leeks aren’t available, you can use onions or shallots as a substitute. They’ll provide a similar depth of flavor to the dish.
How can I make this dish spicier?
To add some heat, you can include a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
Creamy Italian Ham, Leek & Mushroom Spaghetti
This Creamy Ham, Leek & Mushroom Spaghetti features a rich, cheesy sauce made with leeks, mushrooms, and smoked ham, combined with pasta for a quick and comforting meal.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 medium leeks thinly sliced
- 200 grams chestnut mushrooms sliced
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 300 grams spaghetti
- 140 grams low-fat soft cheese
- 85 grams wafer-thin smoked ham shredded
- A small bunch of fresh basil leaves
- 25 grams Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.Add the sliced leeks to the pan.Stir in 2 tablespoons of water and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.Cover the pan and let the leeks cook for about 5 minutes, until they start to soften.Next, add the sliced mushrooms and crushed garlic.Continue to cook for another 3 minutes.
Cook the Spaghetti
- While the leeks and mushrooms are cooking, bring a separate pot of salted water to a boil.Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.Once done, drain the spaghetti, but be sure to save a little of the pasta water for later.
Make the Sauce
- Stir the low-fat soft cheese into the leek and mushroom mixture.Add just enough of the reserved pasta water to achieve a creamy, sauce-like consistency.Mix in the shredded smoked ham, fresh basil leaves, and grated Parmesan cheese.Stir well until everything is combined.
Combine and Serve
- Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce mixture, ensuring the pasta is well-coated with the creamy sauce.Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade Ham, Leek & Mushroom Spaghetti!
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