Description
Creamy Ham Cheese Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. This dish features tender pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made with melted cream cheese and sharp cheddar, complemented by savory diced ham. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, this recipe ensures a delightful meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup diced ham (leftover or pre-cooked)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, combine cream cheese and diced ham. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Gradually add shredded cheddar while stirring continuously until fully melted.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Fold in the cooked pasta until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg