Pasta Alfredo with Ham (Easy Recipe)
This pasta Alfredo with ham is a quick, delicious dinner where the sauce comes together while the pasta boils, making it perfect for any night of the week.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Pinch nutmeg, optional
- 16 ounces pasta, fettuccine
- 12 ounces ham, chopped
Instructions
Cook the pasta:
- Cook pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain the water out and set aside. While the pasta cooks, continue with the steps below.
Make the alfredo sauce:
- Heat a large skillet (a pan with sides) over medium heat. Once hot, melt the butter on the hot skillet. Add the garlic, and sauté for about one minute, stirring so it doesn’t burn.
- Pour the cream and milk and stir, add the grated cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using) and combine. Reduce the heat to low, add the chopped ham, and simmer the Alfredo sauce for about 5 minutes.
Combine:
- Add the pasta to the Alfredo sauce. Toss to combine and coat all the pasta with the Alfredo and ham sauce. Serve it with additional Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 606kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1242mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 943IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 2mg
