Ham, Swiss, and Green Bean Spaghetti
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Ham, Swiss, and Green Bean Spaghetti
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| Servings |
| 41.5 cup servings |
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Ingredients
- 12ounces spaghettiwhole wheat, dry
- 2ounces or approx. 4 slices – Black Forest Hamcut into 1-in. squares
- 1cup low-fat swiss cheeseshredded
- 3cups green beansfresh, trimmed and cut in 1-in pieces
- 2Tablespoons garlic cloveminced
- 1Tablepsoon dijon mustard
- 1Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2cup parsleyfresh, chopped
- 1teaspoon basildried
- 1teaspoon black pepper
- 1teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil water. Add whole wheat spaghetti and cook until al dente. Keep 1 cup of pasta water to use later; drain the rest.
- In a large saucepan at medium heat, combine olive oil and garlic. Stir to evenly cook until garlic is lightly golden brown; approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Add ham and cook, stirring continuously, for 1-2 minutes. Next, add green beans, black pepper, onion powder and dried basil leaves. Stir until well incorporated.
- Cover and let green beans cook at low heat for 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid garlic and ham from burning.
- Next, add Dijon mustard, Swiss cheese, and the ½ cup of reserved pasta water. Cook and continue tossing until the mixture has thickened into a sauce; approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Add in cooked spaghetti and toss until well incorporated. Toss in chopped parsley.
- Serve into 4 bowls. Spoon any remaining sauce over spaghetti noodles.
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