Espagueti a la Crema

INGREDIENTS

Water Spaghetti Butter Onion diced Deli ham package diced Crema mexicana or sour cream Salt 

Add water

01

Add water to a large pot and bring to a boil. Cover the pot. It will come to a boil quicker if there’s a lid.

Add salt and let boil

02

Uncover and add the salt. Give this a second or two. The boiling water will be roaring.

Cook the pasta

03

Add the dried spaghetti. Cook according to package.

Add butter and onion

04

In a large skillet, add butter and onion. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.

Add the diced ham

05

Add the ham and more salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add crema mexicana

06

I am using crema mexicana. However, you can also use sour cream. If you like it creamier, add cream cheese.

Add the cooked pasta

07

Time to add the cooked spaghetti to the pot. Mix well to combine.

¡Buen provecho!

08

If you’re into spice, top with some chopped chipotle in adobo sauce. Serve and enjoy!

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