Fettuccine with Ham and Cream
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and savory Fettuccine with Ham and Cream recipe! Featuring tender fettuccine pasta tossed in a luscious sauce made with heavy cream, melted Parmesan, and sautéed garlic, this dish is elevated by the addition of thinly sliced ham for a satisfying, smoky depth of flavor. A quick 30-minute recipe, it’s perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough to impress dinner guests. Garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan for a finishing touch, this velvety pasta pairs beautifully with a crisp green salad or a warm slice of garlic bread. Perfectly rich and balanced, this classic Italian-inspired recipe is a must-try for pasta lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams fettuccine pasta
- 200 grams ham
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 250 milliliters heavy cream
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the fettuccine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, slice the ham into thin strips and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the sliced ham to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is lightly browned.
Lower the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir well to combine and let the mixture simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, allowing the cream to slightly thicken.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water (a few tablespoons at a time) to reach your desired consistency.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss gently to coat the pasta evenly in the creamy ham sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3071 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.4 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.5 g | 388% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 4131 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 324.3 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 80.7 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 600 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 721 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
