Ham, Roast Garlic and Spinach Pasta

Great for kids
By Caroline Marson
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Serves 4

  • 5 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
  • 25g butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 200g spinach, washed
  • 3 tablespoons crème fraiche
  • 250g leftover gammon, roughly chopped
  • Black pepper
  • Hard cheese , grated
  • 400g Pasta

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in boiling water according to packet instructions.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the garlic in a pan of boiling water for 4 minutes or until tender. Drain and toss into a large non-stick frying pan with the butter and olive oil and cook over a low heat until golden.
  3. Add the spinach and cook until it begins to wilt, add a few tablespoons of crème fraiche and the chopped gammon. Bring up to the boil, season wih pepper and toss into the cooked pasta. Serve in a bowl with grated cheese.
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  • Sue Walton

    This is just as good with leeks or courgettes and is a super quick dish to cook if you want something filling - fast!

    Posted on 10 Feb 2009 at 18:55
  • Roxanne

    This was a quick & very tasty meal (especially if you love garlic) I used single cream cream which worked well too, & my hubby loved it which was a bonus!

    Posted on 18 Aug 2009 at 10:29

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