Creamy ham, leek and mushroom spaghetti

• olive oil↗2 tsp tsp
• medium leeks↗2

  thinly sliced

• chestnut mushrooms↗200g g

  sliced

• garlic cloves↗2

  minced

• spaghetti↗300g g
• low-fat soft cheese↗140g g
• thinly sliced smoked ham85g g

  shredded

• basil↗small pack
• grated parmesan25g g

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the leeks, 2 tbsp water and a pinch of seasoning, cover and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat until softened. Add the mushrooms and garlic, cook for another 3 minutes. Meanwhile, boil the spaghetti according to the package instructions, drain, reserving a little cooking liquid.

2. 2

   Stir the soft cheese into the leek‑mushroom mixture, adding enough reserved pasta water to achieve a sauce‑like consistency. Add the ham, basil leaves and parmesan, then toss with the spaghetti.