Simple Ham and Squash Spaghetti

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READY IN 50 mins

Ham and Butternut Squash Spaghetti

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"Despite the rich and decadent mascarpone, the sauce for this spaghetti is actually pretty light; much of the sauce is chicken broth and squash." — Chef John

Directions

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Stir in ham and cook until the edges are slightly browned, about 3 minutes.
Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant and edges are barely golden, about 1 minute.
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.
Gently stir mascarpone cheese into squash mixture until completely incorporated. Stir in Italian parsley. 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. Drain and return to pot.
Pour butternut-mascarpone sauce over spaghetti, stirring until combined. Sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over spaghetti and serve.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 35 mins
READY IN 50 mins

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Dec 27, 2012

Delicious!

—Wendi Fanucci

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Nov 01, 2012

This was dinner tonight and it was SO GOOD! I suspect the mascarpone cheese might hold some people back from making it. I wanted to include it but couldn't get to the store so I whipped together cream cheese and some kefir and it worked just fine! Maybe the mascarpone would have been even better, I'll try it sometime, but google substitutions using what you have if that's the only thing standing in your way from this creamy, and delicious pasta meal.

—ErinSea

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8 Ratings

Mar 03, 2013

My whole family loved this! Didn't change a thing. Will definitely make again!

—L. Johnson

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Feb 27, 2013

The flavor of this was absolutely perfect! The igredients are simple and combine to make a very tasty sauce. The only critical remark I have is that mine turned out to be quite soupy. I was expecting more of a cream sauce, but it was very runny. My husband boiled the pasta and made the mistake of rinsing it, so that might have something to do with it. Either way, the sauce was quite thin even before we added it to the spaghetti. I will have to think of a way to thicken it up next time. This was still so good, I'm sure it will be a family favorite for years to come!

—emmygoo

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Nov 25, 2012

Amazing recipe..loved the combination of smoky/salty ham, sweet butternut and creamy mascarpone with the spicy red pepper...easy recipe makes this one a keeper!

—Julie

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Oct 22, 2012

We have made it twice, first using spaghetti then with penne. The whole family loves it.

—GHOS5425

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Nutrition

Calories
813 kcal
41%

Carbohydrates
87.3 g
28%

Cholesterol
92 mg
31%

Fat
41.3 g
64%

Fiber
5.5 g
22%

Protein
25.6 g
51%

Sodium
1423 mg
57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Ham and Butternut Squash Spaghetti

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 813
Calories from Fat: 372

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41.3g 64 %
Saturated Fat 18g 90 %
Cholesterol 92mg 31 %
Sodium 1423mg 57 %
** Potassium 708mg 20 %
Total Carbohydrates 87.3g 28 %
Dietary Fiber 5.5g 22 %
Protein 25.6g 51 %
** Sugars 5.4g
Vitamin A 243 %
Vitamin C 57 %
Calcium 27 %
Iron 45 %
** Thiamin 134 %
** Niacin 102 %
** Vitamin B6 29 %
** Magnesium 34 %
** Folate 147 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.