Creamy Ham, Leek & Mushroom Spaghetti
This creamy and flavorful spaghetti dish combines tender leeks, earthy chestnut mushrooms, and wafer-thin smoked ham in a velvety soft cheese sauce. Tossed with fresh basil and grated Parmesan, each bite is a delightful balance of savory and comforting flavors. It's a quick and satisfying meal that's perfect for any day of the week!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 medium leeks , thinly sliced
- 200g chestnut mushrooms , sliced
- 2 garlic cloves , crushed
- 300g spaghetti
- 140g low-fat soft cheese (we used Philadelphia Light)
- 85g wafer-thin smoked ham , shredded
- small pack basil
- 25g grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Stir in the leeks, 2 tbsp water and some seasoning, cover, then cook for 5 mins over a medium heat until softened. Add the mushrooms and garlic, then cook for 3 mins more. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to pack instructions, then drain, reserving a little of the cooking liquid.
- Stir the soft cheese into the leek and mushroom mixture, adding enough of the reserved pasta liquid to give a sauce-like consistency. Add the ham, basil leaves and Parmesan, then toss in the spaghetti.
Cook Time
15M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 384 calories
- Fat Content: 11 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 5 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 53 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 6 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 8 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 21 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.38 milligram of sodium
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