Fettuccine with Creamy Ham Sauce

This fettuccine with creamy ham sauce is a delightful dish that combines tender pasta with a rich and savory sauce. The creamy texture, enhanced by the flavors of ham and cheese, makes it a comforting meal perfect for any occasion. Serve it with a sprinkle of parsley for a touch of freshness!
This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include heavy cream, fettuccine, ham, garlic.
- Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 300 g fettuccine
- 200 g ham (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 100 g parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the diced ham to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 620
- Protein: 30 g
- Fat: 35 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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