Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 tsp

olive oil

6 unit

onion

chopped

3 cloves

garlic

sliced

0.33 pound

mushrooms

rinsed and sliced

0.67 cup

cooked ham

chopped

15 oz

tomato sauce

0.33 cup

pesto

10 oz

spinach

thawed

1 pound

vermicelli

dried

1 pint

nonfat yogurt

plain

4 tsp

cornstarch

1 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

Pepper

Step 1
~2 min

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat.

Step 2
~2 min

Add chopped onion and sliced garlic to the pan.

Step 3
~2 min

Stir frequently until the onion becomes limp, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4
~2 min

Add sliced mushrooms and chopped cooked ham to the pan.

Step 5
~2 min

Stir frequently until the mushrooms are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 6
~2 min

Reduce heat to low.

Step 7
~2 min

Add tomato sauce and pesto to the mushroom mixture and stir.

Step 8
~2 min

Squeeze liquid from thawed spinach.

Step 9
~2 min

Add spinach to the pan and heat until simmering.

Step 10
~2 min

Meanwhile, cook vermicelli in boiling water until just tender, about 7-9 minutes.

Step 11
~2 min

Drain the vermicelli and keep warm.

Step 12
~2 min

In a small bowl, mix yogurt and cornstarch until smooth.

Step 13
~2 min

Stir the yogurt mixture into the sauce in the frying pan.

Step 14
~2 min

Stir over high heat until the sauce thickens and bubbles, about 3 minutes.

Step 15
~2 min

Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta.

Step 16
~2 min

Mix well to combine.

Step 17
~2 min

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 18
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.

Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Side salad with vinaigrette

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy (adapted)

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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