Creamy Ham, Leek and Mushroom Spaghetti
Serves: to serve 4
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 30 mins
Ingredients
2 tablespoons - olive oil2 medium - leeks
- salt and pepper
8 oz - button mushrooms
2 cloves - garlic
12 oz - spaghetti
5 oz - low-fat soft cheese
4 oz - wafer-thin smoked ham
10-15 leaves - basil
1 oz - grated Parmesan
Directions
- In preparation, wash and thinly slice the leeks, thinly slice the mushrooms, peel and crush (mince) the garlic and roughly shred the ham.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan, stir in the sliced leeks along with 2 tablespoons of water, a pinch of salt and a couple of twists of freshly ground black pepper. Cover the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes over a medium heat until the leeks have softened. Add the crushed garlic and sliced mushrooms, then cook for a further 3-4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on the pack (usually about 5-7 minutes in boiling, salted water), then drain, reserving a little of the cooking liquid. Stir the soft cheese into the leek and mushroom mixture in the pan and add a little of the reserved pasta liquid to create a sauce-like consistency. Stir in the ham, the Parmesan cheese and the basil leaves, then toss in the spaghetti and mix well. Serve hot with a glass of dry, white wine.