4.7 from 9 votes
Creamy Ham and Red Bell Pepper Pasta
This creamy ham and red pepper pasta recipe combines cooked ham with cream, cream cheese, Parmesan, and basil to create a delicious sauce to top lovely al dente spaghetti.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 635 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion diced
- ½ large red bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces ham cut in 1/2” cubes
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 5 large fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add the spaghetti and a tablespoon of salt. Cook the pasta for the length of time indicated on the package.
- While the pasta cooks proceed with the creamy ham and red pepper sauce. In a large, deep sided skillet melt the butter over medium high heat.
- Add the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Cover and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion has softened and is translucent - about 6 to 7 minutes.
- Add the diced ham to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the ham is warmed through.
- Add the milk, cream, and cream cheese. Cook, stirring, until the cream cheese has melted.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, basil, and parsley. Stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium low. Cover the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes more.
- Add the drained pasta to the pan with the sauce. Toss to combine the pasta with the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add some of the pasta cooking water one ladle full at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Top individual servings with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
635kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
3205mg
(134%)
Potassium
474mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1634IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
354mg
(35%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 635
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 635kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 3205mg | 134% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1634IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 354mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.