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Ham and Butternut Squash Spaghetti

Ham and Butternut Squash Spaghetti

Cost $15, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 35 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 4 ounces smoked ham, thinly sliced
    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
    • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
    • 🎃 3 cups peeled, seeded, and diced butternut squash
    • 🌶 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
    • 🧂 salt, or to taste
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
    • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
    • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
    • 14 ounces spaghetti
    • finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

STEPS

1

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Stir in ham and cook until the edges are slightly browned, about 3 minutes.

2

Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant and edges are barely golden, about 1 minute.

3

Pour chicken broth over ham and garlic; bring to a simmer. Stir in butternut squash, red pepper flakes, and salt. Cook until squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in black pepper and reduce heat to low.

4

Gently stir mascarpone cheese into squash mixture until completely incorporated. Stir in Italian parsley. Remove from heat and cover.

5

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and return to pot.

6

Pour butternut-mascarpone sauce over spaghetti, stirring until combined. Sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over spaghetti and serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

808

Calories

  • 25
    Protein
  • 87
    Carbs
  • 41
    Fats

💡 Use fresh butternut squash for the best flavor and texture.Toast the garlic lightly to enhance its flavor without making it bitter.Reserve a bit of pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.For a vegetarian option, replace ham with sautéed mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes.Pair the dish with a light salad to balance the richness of the pasta.