Linguine with Mushrooms & Ham

This is one of our favorite pasta dishes. I use honey ham from the deli and it really gives the dish good flavor. For reheating leftovers, add a little extra cream and simmer over medium low heat on stove.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 626 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 (8 ounce) package linguine pasta
• 1 ½ cups whipping cream
• ¼ pound cooked ham, julienned
• 1 teaspoon fresh basil leaves, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Melt butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and mushrooms in butter until tender. Reduce heat, and slowly stir in cream. Continue cooking until sauce has thickened, add ham and basil, and simmer for 10 more minutes.

Step 3

In a large bowl, toss linguine with cream sauce, and season with freshly ground black pepper.