Description
Creamy Ham Cheese Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender pasta with savory diced ham enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce. This quick and easy recipe brings back nostalgic memories of home-cooked meals, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With its creamy texture and inviting aroma, each bite promises satisfaction and warmth, making it a delightful staple for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella blend)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In the same pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Make the cream sauce: Pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Simmer gently without boiling; gradually add shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine with ham: Stir in diced ham, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix with pasta: Gently fold in drained pasta until well-coated in the sauce. If too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Serve: Plate the dish garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg