Linguine with Ham
Elevate your pasta night with this rich and creamy Linguine with Ham recipe, a quick and satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Silky linguine is tossed in a luscious sauce made with heavy cream, garlic-infused olive oil, and savory cooked ham, then finished with a shower of grated Parmesan and fresh parsley for a burst of flavor. The dish strikes the perfect balance between comfort and sophistication, taking only 30 minutes from start to finish. Easy to make and packed with flavor, this recipe is a go-to for pasta lovers, combining the salty umami of cured ham with the smooth richness of a cream-based sauce. Serve it with crusty bread and a side salad for a complete, restaurant-worthy meal that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 200 grams Cooked ham
- 200 milliliters Heavy cream
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 liters Water
Instructions
Bring 3 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and cook the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Chop the cooked ham into small bite-sized cubes. Finely chop the fresh parsley.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Add the chopped ham to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly crispy.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add the drained linguine to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta water, 2 tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, half the chopped parsley, and season with black pepper to taste. Mix until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy and well-combined.
Divide the linguine with ham evenly among serving plates. Garnish with the remaining parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2605 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.8 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.0 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 582 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 7480 mg | 325% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 222.9 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 108.5 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 863 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1340 mg | 29% | |
*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.
