Fettuccini with Mushroom, Ham and Rose Sauce

Sauteed onion, garlic and mushrooms are seasoned with oregano, basil, parsley and flavorful strips of ham. A sweet, rich mix of ready-made marinara sauce and heavy cream gives this dish its rose color. Serve over hot pasta and enjoy every luscious bite.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 478 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup finely diced onion
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
• 1 pound fresh sliced mushrooms
• 6 slices ham, chopped
• 1 cup spaghetti sauce
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large saute pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened. Stir in the sliced mushrooms and the oregano, basil, and parsley. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated. Add the ham pieces and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a boil. Slowly stir in the spaghetti sauce and crushed red pepper blending it into the cream. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced by a third and is thick.

Step 4

Place fettuccini on plates and ladle even portions of sauce over top.