Description
Pasta with Ham, Leeks, and Spinach is a comforting dish that beautifully combines savory ham, tender leeks, and fresh spinach in a creamy sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, allowing you to create lasting memories around the table. Easy to prepare yet packed with flavor, this dish will become a family favorite in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup leeks, sliced (about 2 small leeks)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté leeks and garlic for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the ham and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Add the drained pasta and spinach to the skillet. Gradually pour in heavy cream while tossing everything together.
- Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg