Pasta with Ham and Herbed Cheese

Health score
23%
Pasta with Ham and Herbed Cheese
20 min.
4
740kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious yet quick meal that the whole family will love, you've just found it! This Pasta with Ham and Herbed Cheese perfects the balance of wholesome ingredients and rich flavors, making it an ideal dish for lunch, dinner, or even as a side. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a delightful meal that feels luxurious without the hassle.

The star of this dish is undoubtedly the soft herbed cheese—think Alouette or Boursin—that adds a creamy texture and herby goodness to the pasta. Combined with tender cubes of boiled ham and freshly chopped parsley, every bite is a burst of flavor. Not only is this dish satisfying, it also provides a balanced nutritional profile with a calorie count of 740 per serving, ensuring you feel full and energized.

This pasta dish is not just about great taste; it's also packed with wholesome ingredients, featuring whole-wheat spiral pasta that brings a delightful chew and added fiber to your plate. Whether you're serving it as a main course or a tasty side, this pasta recipe is versatile enough to fit any meal occasion. So gather your ingredients, unleash your inner chef, and get ready to enjoy a comforting bowl of Pasta with Ham and Herbed Cheese that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 10 oz cheese such as alouette or boursin soft
  • 0.3 pound ham boiled cut into cubes
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • pound rotini pasta whole-wheat

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare pasta according to package directions. Set aside 1 cup pasta cooking water and drain pasta. Return pasta to pot; crumble pieces of cheese over pasta.
  2. Add ham, salt and pepper to taste and parsley to pasta mixture.
  3. Pour in 1/2 cup pasta cooking water and toss or stir until cheese is melted and pasta is coated. Stir in more cooking water if mixture looks dry.

Nutrition Facts

Calories740kcal
Protein19.66%
Fat32.97%
Carbs47.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.25
Glycemic Load
34.53
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
22.68652176857%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
4.31mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.3mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:740.08kcal
37%
Fat:26.87g
41.34%
Saturated Fat:14.28g
89.24%
Carbohydrates:86.87g
28.96%
Net Carbohydrates:83.18g
30.25%
Sugar:3.36g
3.74%
Cholesterol:84.2mg
28.07%
Sodium:1047.38mg
45.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.07g
72.13%
Selenium:91.73µg
131.04%
Phosphorus:607.84mg
60.78%
Calcium:530.61mg
53.06%
Manganese:1.05mg
52.53%
Vitamin K:34.61µg
32.97%
Zinc:4.75mg
31.64%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.5%
Magnesium:89.03mg
22.26%
Copper:0.42mg
21.11%
Vitamin A:878.64IU
17.57%
Fiber:3.69g
14.78%
Vitamin B12:0.75µg
12.52%
Iron:2.13mg
11.85%
Potassium:398.8mg
11.39%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.59%
Vitamin B3:1.99mg
9.95%
Folate:38.34µg
9.58%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.29%
Vitamin B5:0.79mg
7.89%
Vitamin E:0.67mg
4.48%
Vitamin C:2.66mg
3.22%
Vitamin D:0.43µg
2.83%
Source:My Recipes