Simple Ham and Squash Spaghetti

Name: Simple Ham and Squash Spaghetti
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 420 grams peeled, seeded, and diced butternut squash; 353 milliliters chicken broth; 1 Tbsp chopped Italian flat leaf parsley; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste; 225 grams mascarpone cheese; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 4 servings finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste; 4 servings salt, or to taste; 113 grams smoked ham, thinly sliced; 397 grams spaghetti

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Simple Ham and Squash Spaghetti a try. This recipe covers 29% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 886 calories, 34g of protein, and 43g of fat. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of mascarpone cheese, chicken broth, garlic, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 50 minutes. Users who liked this recipe also liked Simple Curried Spaghetti Squash Cakes, Simple Thai Peanut Spaghetti Squash Boats, and Microwave Spaghetti Squash: Simple Supper or Side Dish.

Instructions

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Stir in ham and cook until the edges are slightly browned, about 3 minutes.

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Ham

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Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant and edges are barely golden, about 1 minute.

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Garlic

Pour chicken broth over ham and garlic; bring to a simmer. Stir in butternut squash, red pepper flakes, and salt. Cook until squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in black pepper and reduce heat to low.

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Ham

Gently stir mascarpone cheese into squash mixture until completely incorporated. Stir in Italian parsley.

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Remove from heat and cover.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.

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