Linguine with Ham and Walnuts

 

Linguine with Ham and Walnuts

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 531 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces whole wheat linguine
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 small shallots chopped
  • 6 ounces spinach leaves (1 bag)
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped
  • 8 ounces ham cooked, diced
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup parsley fresh, chopped

Instructions
 

Cook the pasta

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
  • Once the water is boiling, stir in the linguine and return to a boil.
  • Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 8-10 minutes.
  • Reserve a cup of the pasta water before you drain well in a colander set in the sink.

Cook the ingredients

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Stir in the garlic, shallots, and red pepper flakes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the spinach and mushrooms and stir until the spinach is wilted.
  • Stir in the walnuts and cook until the nuts give off a toasted smell, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the sliced ham and cook the mixture until the ham is hot and beginning to brown, about 5 more minutes.

Finish the dish

  • Add the pasta to the skillet and lightly toss with the ham mixture. Add some of the pasta water as needed to keep it moist.
  • Plate the dish and sprinkle with chopped parsley and parmesan cheese and serve hot!

Notes

Yes, Spam works in place of the ham.

Nutrition

Calories: 531kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 21gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 605mgPotassium: 415mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6g
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