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🍝 Quick Spaghetti with Ham and Cream Sauce

840 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 300 g spaghetti
• 125 g ham cubes
• 200 ml cream
• 300 ml milk
• 400 ml water
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 splash olive oil
• 1 tsp vegetable broth powder
• 1 tbsp parmesan, freshly grated
• salt and pepper
• herbs (fresh, dried or frozen)

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat a large pan or pot over medium-high heat.
2. 2. Add a splash of olive oil to the hot pan.
3. 3. Fry the ham cubes until they are lightly browned.
4. 4. Press the garlic clove into the pan and sauté briefly until fragrant.
5. 5. Add the uncooked spaghetti directly to the pan.
6. 6. Pour the cream, milk, and water over the pasta.
7. 7. Stir in the vegetable bouillon powder until dissolved.
8. 8. Cook the mixture for about 12 minutes.
9. 9. Stir regularly to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom or clumping.
10. 10. Add your desired herbs and spices once the sauce starts to thicken.
11. 11. Stir in about 1 to 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese at the end.
12. 12. Check if the pasta is al dente (firm to the bite) and the sauce looks creamy.
13. 13. Optional: Stir in a little butter for more flavor intensity.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 840
• Protein: 40 g · Fett/Fat: 22 g · Carbs: 118 g