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Spaghetti with Ham and Cream Sauce

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 486kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dry spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 lb ham chopped
  • 1 lb shredded Oaxaca or Manchego cheese*
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream or Mexican cream
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
  • Italian parsley to taste finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk

Utensilios

  • Large Pot
  • Collander
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • * Measuring cups
  • * Measuring spoons
  • Oven proof dish or Dutch oven

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cook spaghetti according to the instructions on the package. Add the salt to the water.
  • Grease an oven-safe plate with one tablespoon of butter. Chop the other three tablespoons into small chunks, set aside.
  • Cover the bottom of the greased plate with 1/3 of the spaghetti, add 1/3 of the sour cream, 1/3 of the chicken bouillon, 1/3 of the chopped ham, 1/3 of the shredded cheese, 1/3 of the parsley and 1/3 of the chopped butter.
  • Repeat and repeat. You will end with three layers.
  • Pour the evaporated milk on top, cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20-30 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Spaghetti with Ham and Cream Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
486
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
 
18
g
113
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
69
mg
23
%
Sodium
 
1453
mg
63
%
Potassium
 
283
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
32
g
11
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
 
371
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
106
mg
11
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Pasta & Rice
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Mexican Christmas spaghetti, spaghetti with ham

Notes

* If you cannot find Oaxaca or Manchego cheese, try Mozzarella