Ham and Butternut Squash Spaghetti
Cost $15, save $20
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 35 Min
- 4 Servings
- $15
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
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Stir in ham and cook until the edges are slightly browned, about 3 minutes.
Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant and edges are barely golden, about 1 minute.
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.
Gently stir mascarpone cheese into squash mixture until completely incorporated. Stir in Italian parsley. Remove from heat and cover.
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.
Pour butternut-mascarpone sauce over spaghetti, stirring until combined. Sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over spaghetti and serve.
NUTRIENTS
Per 1 serving🔥
808
Calories
- 25Protein
- 87Carbs
- 41Fats
💡 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.