Pasta with leek and ham sauce
9
Points®
Total time: 25 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Ham and leeks are a perfect match and when cooked in a creamy sauce and served over freshly cooked pasta, you’ve got yourself a delicious and super satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Legume pasta, dry
250 g, spaghetti variety, (100% legume flour)
Olive oil
1 tsp
Leek
2 whole, thinly sliced
97% fat-free deli sliced ham
100 g, leg ham, chopped
Dried thyme
1 tsp
Stock powder
1½ tsp, vegetable variety, (to make 300ml vegetable stock)
Light cream
100 ml, thickened
Instructions
1
Cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet instructions. Drain.
2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook leeks, stirring, for 3-4 minutes, until softened slightly. Add ham and cook, stirring, for a further 2 minutes. Stir in thyme and stock. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cream and season with salt and pepper.
3
Divide spaghetti among 4 serving bowls. Top with leek and ham sauce. Serve.
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