Creamy Ham Tetrazzini Recipe
Creamy Ham Tetrazzini is a warm and comforting pasta dish that many families love. It is rich, creamy and very easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- WF
- Spaghetti or linguine – 12 ounces
- Cooked ham diced – 2 cups
- Butter – 4 tablespoons
- All-purpose flour – 3 tablespoons
- Milk – 2 cups
- Chicken broth – 1 cup
- Cream cheese – 4 ounces
- Garlic minced – 2 cloves
- Onion chopped – 1 small
- Shredded mozzarella cheese – 1 cup
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
- Dried parsley – 1 teaspoon
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender. Drain well and set aside.
Prepare the Pan
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and lightly golden.
Add Garlic and Flour
- Add garlic and cook for one minute. Stir in flour and cook gently until the mixture smells lightly toasted.
Make the Sauce
- Slowly pour in milk and chicken broth. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
Add Cream Cheese
- Add cream cheese to the sauce. Stir until fully melted and creamy with no lumps remaining.
Season the Sauce
- Add salt, pepper, and dried parsley. Stir well and taste. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Add Ham and Pasta
- Add diced ham and cooked pasta to the sauce. Mix gently until everything is well coated.
Bake the Dish
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
Notes
- Use leftover ham for best flavor and less waste.
- Do not overcook the pasta before baking.
- Stir the sauce constantly to avoid lumps.
- Add mushrooms or peas for extra texture.
- Let the dish rest five minutes before serving.