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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
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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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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!
love how quick and simple this recipe looks cant wait to try it tonight thanks Sandra for sharing
I’m not sure if leeks can really be replaced with onions, doesn’t that change the whole flavor profile? I think maintaining ingredient integrity is key, especially for Italian dishes.
if i add hot sauce to the sauce, will it become a hot hot sauce? asking for a friend, lol
yes it does and its awesome! the spicier the better!
Could you please tell me if there’s a gluten-free option for the spaghetti, I have to be careful due to dietary restrictions and always looking for alternatives, thanks.
Nice recipe but can I throw in some chicken or would that mess the flavors?
so happy to see a recipe that’s easily adaptable for vegetarians, will definitely replace the spaghetti with zoodles for a healthier twist, thanks for the inspiration Sandra
looks good but cooking spaghetti always gets me, how do you stop it from sticking together