Ham and Cheese Linguine is a delightful simple recipe that is suitable for all of the family. I use baked ham for this recipe but any meat especially prosciutto works well. A simple Italian main dish ready from start to the table in only 20 minutes. I love linguine and use it for this recipe. However, spaghetti, farfalle, conchiglie are also ideal.

Ham and Cheese Linguine

Easy recipe that produces a superb dish every time.

4.86 from 146 votes

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Cheese, Ham, Linguine, Pasta

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: People

Calories: 509kcal

Ingredients

400 g linguine or other favourite
90 g baked ham or prosciutto
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large lemon juice only
2 large egg yolks free range
3 tbsp crème fraîche
1/2 bunch basil
1/2 cup parmesan grated
1 large red chilli

Instructions

Place a large pan of salted water over a high heat and bring to the boil.
Add the linguine. and cook according to the package instructions.
Cut the ham into small chunks and put to one side.
Add a little olive oil to a frying pan and fry the ham
Drain the pasta once cooked keeping a mug of the pasta water for later.
Return the linguine to the pan and add the ham. Take it off the heat.
Add the lemon juice, egg yolks, diced chilli and crème fraîche and mix well.
Add the basil and parmesan cheese and mix again.
Mix everything together and add a little of the pasta water to thin the mixture. The sauce should be lovely and creamy and shiny. It will coat the linguine and ham.
Serve immediately in warmed bowls and top with additional grated cheese.

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Ham and Cheese Linguine