Creamy Ham & Mushroom Pasta
Sounds very nice. This is one of those recipes that you can substitute the ham for chicken, add some vegetables, etc, to make this dish many different ways. Very universal recipe. On my to cook list.
Ingredients
- 400 grams dry Penne pasta
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 250 grams fresh mushrooms, sliced, King Oyster, Button, Shiitake, etc
- 1 clove garlic, smashed and chopped
- 5 slices cooked ham, start with 2 cups of cubed ham
- 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon corn flour
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
- splash olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling water until just cooked. Drain and cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes or until just soft, then add the mushroom and cook for another 3 minutes. Then add the garlic and ham and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the evaporated milk and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring regularly to avoid the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Meanwhile, mix together the corn flour and 1 tablespoon water until it forms a smooth paste. Stir into the sauce and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until the mixture has thickened. Add the cooked pasta, salt, pepper, parsley, and Parmesan cheese to the pan and toss until well combined. Serve with a green salad for a complete meal.
Notes
The ham, I would estimate at 2 to 3 cups of cubed, would be about 100 to 125 Baht. Everything else is low cost. This comes out to about 92 cents per serving for 4 servings. Excellent value for this meal.
Variants, use cooked cubed chicken in place of ham for additional savings.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
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