Spaghettini with Ham and Broccoli
"Who needs to spend all day in the kitchen to have a great-tasting meal? Try this one."
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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2
ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb spaghettini
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 5 ounces smoked ham, diced
- 1⁄2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
directions
- Cook spaghettini until al dente.
- Add broccoli to the water you are cooking spaghettini in and blanch for 15 seconds.
- Remove broccoli and refresh under cold, running water.
- Reserve 1/3 cup of the cooking water and drain pasta.
- Return pasta to the pan with the reserved liquid.
- Add butter and cream and bring to a light simmer over moderate heat, stirring.
- Stir in ham, parmesan, ¼ tsp salt and parsley and cook mixture, stirring, until very hot.
- Season with lots of coarsely ground black pepper and serve immediately.
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Reviews
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It was just a touch on the bland side, but we really liked it. Used leftover steamed broccoli and macaroni. Next time I think I'll add a little basil and oregano. -
Absolutely loved this dish. Will definitely make again.
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This is so flavorful and so easy to prepare! I made as directed using some black forest deli ham which was perfect. The sauce was not too heavy, but just right for the spaghettini. Thanks so much, Evelyn! -
This was great and really easy! I used half and half instead of cream and I increased it to 1 cup and omitted the pasta water. It was great! Thanks
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I suffer from compulsive obsessive behaviour with regard to food and my psychiatrist thought it would be a good idea to find a 'society' where many have the same problem and try to find a cure.
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What did I do wrong?
Got 3 kids that keep me on the go - 10 and under at this point (2008) - I may not get round to updating this for a few years, so you'll have to do your own maths.
I teach English full-time and Greek Cookery part-time. I would like to make the cooking part of it full-time and the English Grammar part of it part-time.
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