Ham Spinach Pasta Recipe

This easy Ham Spinach Pasta is a great dinner idea and a great leftover ham recipe!

This dinner idea is so easy to put together and it makes for an elegant but simple to prepare dinner! Ham is often on sale this time of year so it is a great way to create a money-saving meal. 

This pasta dish is also a kid friendly meal idea.

Hello Friends!

Spring has Sprung! While I realize that the weather may not feel like spring where you are, at least we know it is coming. When a new season starts, I love to embrace and welcome it with flavors and produce of the season. While we are still enjoying some of the comforting recipes like chili and casseroles, it is time to lighten the meals up a bit for spring.

This Ham and Spinach Fettuccine recipe is sort of a lighter version of Fettuccine Alfredo with ham and spinach thrown in. I do not put heavy cream in it to keep the calorie content lower. This recipe is also great when you have leftover ham from Easter. We always have ham leftover and as much as I love ham sandwiches, they do get old.

Ingredients

• leftover smoked or cooked ham, ham steak
• butter
• spinach leaves - I use fresh baby spinach
• pasta - I love Fettuccini for this recipe
• Parmesan cheese
• garlic clove

This Parmesan Ham Fettuccine is delicious, flavorful and delightfully easy! It also only takes about 15 minutes to put together. It makes a nice weeknight dinner, lunch or brunch recipe too.

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For more Leftover ham recipes with pasta check out:

Ham and Asparagus Spaghetti

Or for another quick dinner idea, try my Bacon Spinach Rigatoni recipe.

Or for another quick dinner idea, try my Bacon Spinach Rigatoni recipe.

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Variations and Substitutions 

Don't have leftover ham? You can make this with a ham slice from the deli.

You can substitute a different type of dry pasta for this dish, such as spaghetti, linguini, or bow tie. Just follow package instructions for boiling time.

You can use an Italian-blend cheese such as Parmigiano Reggiano for added flavor.

You can use frozen spinach if you wish. Be sure to thaw and drain thoroughly before adding to the pasta.

You can also make a Creamy Ham Spinach Fettuccine version by adding a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream.

Timesaving Tips

You can chop leftover ham ahead of time. I find it easiest to prepare the leftover ham after the main dinner so that it is easy to add to other recipes.

Grate Parmesan cheese in the morning or night before. You can also buy shredded cheese.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with a fresh green salad and some crusty garlic bread.

You can serve with grated Parmesan and red pepper flakes.

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Ham Spinach Pasta Recipe

Ham Spinach Pasta Recipe

Raquel Pineira

Ham Spinach Pasta recipe that is a great weeknight or weekend meal. It is also a great leftover ham recipe idea that is easy and flavorful!

4.97 from 28 votes

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Course Ham Spinach Pasta

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 121 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 cup cooked ham chopped into small pieces
• ▢ 1 clove garlic
• ▢ 1 cup fresh Spinach leaves
• ▢ 8 oz. uncooked pasta
• ▢ ¾ cup Parmesan cheese grated
• ▢ 1 tablespoon butter softened.
• ▢ pinch black pepper and salt

Instructions

 

• Bring a pot of water to boil over medium-high heat.
• While water is warming, chop spinach and ham into bite-sited pieces.
• Add pasta to pot and cook per package directions.
• Drain pasta when al dente.
• Heat ham in a skillet over medium heat with garlic.
• Once ham is warmed up, add chopped spinach leaves.
• Cook until wilted (this will be about a minute, max.)
• Remove from heat and combine ham and spinach with drained pasta.
• Add Parmesan cheese and butter and toss gently.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

You can change up the type of pasta used. Just follow package directions for boiling.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 637mgPotassium: 147mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 856IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 237mgIron: 1mg

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