Creamy One-Pot Spaghetti

Indulge in this rich and creamy skillet spaghetti that brings together the earthy flavors of Portobello mushrooms and smoky ham. This sumptuous dish is perfect for a comforting family meal or an impressive dish at your next dinner party.

Ingredients:

🍝 1 pack (16oz) spaghetti (cook in boiling water with a teaspoon of salt)
🍄 16oz Portobello mushrooms, cleaned and thinly sliced
🧈 4 tablespoons butter
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🥓 16oz smoked ham, sliced and cut into small squares
🧀 12oz cream cheese (1 and a half bars)
🥛 2 cups heavy cream
💧 2 cups of pasta water (reserved from boiling spaghetti)
🧀 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for the sauce)
🧀 2 cups mozzarella cheese (for topping)

Instructions:

Cook the Spaghetti:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a teaspoon of salt and the spaghetti. Cook until al dente. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water and then drain the spaghetti.

Prepare the Mushrooms:

• Remove the stems from the Portobello mushrooms, clean them, and slice thinly.

Sauté the Mushrooms and Ham:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and sauté until they start to brown. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the smoked ham pieces to the skillet and fry together with the mushrooms for a few minutes.

Make the Cream Sauce:

• With the mushrooms and ham still in the skillet, add the cream cheese broken into smaller pieces. Stir until it begins to melt.
• Gradually add the heavy cream and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, stirring continually until you have a smooth, creamy sauce.

Combine with Spaghetti:

• Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Pour in the reserved pasta water and mix thoroughly to coat the spaghetti with the creamy sauce.

Bake and Serve:

• Transfer everything to an oven-safe dish if not using an oven-proof skillet. Sprinkle 2 cups of mozzarella cheese over the top.
• Broil on low heat in the oven until the mozzarella topping is melted and bubbly.

Garnish and Serve:

• Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your creamy, cheesy spaghetti with all its savory goodness!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6-8

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easier melding into the sauce.
• For an extra layer of flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or dried Italian herbs to the cream sauce.

#spaghetti #creamy #mushrooms #pasta #comfortfood #dinner #cheese

YouTube channel: No Way José Cuisine

NoWayJoseCuisine
Creamy One-Pot Spaghetti