Mushroom-Ham Caruso Pasta with Parmesan

Name: Mushroom-Ham Caruso Pasta with Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Uruguayan
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti; 3 tbsp olive oil; 8 oz mushrooms; 4 oz smoked ham; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A creamy Uruguayan pasta sauce featuring earthy mushrooms, smoky ham, and sharp Parmesan, served over al dente spaghetti.

Cuisine: Uruguayan

Category: Pasta

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti
3 tbsp olive oil
8 oz mushrooms
4 oz smoked ham
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, slice 8 oz mushrooms and 4 oz smoked ham into 1/4-inch pieces. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add mushrooms, and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown and moisture evaporates.
Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 tsp salt. Simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 4: Toss drained spaghetti with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and the mushroom-ham sauce until evenly coated and creamy. Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper and serve immediately.