Parmesan Ham And Spinach Pasta

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This is a great way to serve spinach and to use left-over christmas ham. i learned the recipe while in the netherlands, from a french chef. i usually double the recipe because it freezes very well. i have gotten many requests for this recipe. i usually serve it with garlic bread on the side. enjoy!!!

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Steps

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In large skillet on medium heat , saute onions and mushrooms in butter until soft.

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While mushrooms are cooking , boil 7 cups water in a large sauce pan.

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Add ham , cooking until heated through to mushroom mixture.

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Add 1 / 2 cup of milk to ham and mushroom mixture.

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Add spinach to the skillet , stirring with large spatula until spinach is broken and well mixed.

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Place cream cheese into spinach mixture and stir until melted.

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Add garlic powder , mushroom soup , salt and pepper into skillet--stirring until well blended.

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Simmer , covered , for 10-12 minutes , adding more milk as necessary for consistency to make a sauce to your liking.

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While sauce is simmering , cook noodles in the other pan until tender.

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Keep heated.

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Drain noodles well.

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Serve noodles with spinach mixture over top.

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Sprinkle with parmesan cheese just before serving.

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Ingredients

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red onions, button mushroom, butter, water, cooked ham, frozen spinach, skim milk, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cream of mushroom soup, parmesan cheese, spaghetti noodles