Espagueti blanco or Mexican white spaghetti is an absolutely amazing Mexican recipe for spaghetti with ham. This is a super easy recipe that can be made in just 30 minutes! It’s made with common ingredients that you probably already have on hand.
You may have also heard this recipe referred to as espagueti blanco con jamon (white spaghetti with ham) or espagueti con jamon (spaghetti with ham).
When you think of spaghetti you most likely think of Italian food but it’s also a popular dish in Mexican cuisine. Just check out these Mexican spaghetti recipes for espagueti verde and espagueti rojo.
Spaghetti noodles are an ingredient I always keep on hand as it’s so easy to make and can easily feed my whole family.
Ham is also another ingredient I almost always have on hand. Besides this recipe, I also use ham in cheesy Mexican potatoes, torta de jamon and huevos con jamon.
What is white spaghetti sauce made of?
This particular white spaghetti sauce recipe is made of cream cheese, milk, black pepper and chicken bouillon. This sauce is easier to make compared to other white sauces.
Other ingredients needed
- spaghetti
- garlic cloves (minced)
- white onion (grated)
- butter
- ham (chopped)
How to make espagueti blanco con jamón
First let’s make the sauce. Add the cream cheese, milk, black pepper and chicken bouillon to a blender.
Blend until smooth and set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the spaghetti noodles. Cook until al dente according to the directions on the box.
While the spaghetti noodles are cooking, heat up the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Once melted add the grated onion and the minced garlic. Cook for one minute.
The reason why I use grated onion is so that the sauce will have that onion flavor but without the texture of the onion thus ensuring a smooth sauce.
Add the chopped ham to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes.
Next pour the white sauce into the skillet and give it a stir. Cook for about three minutes.
Drain the spaghetti noodles and add them to the skillet. Toss the noodles to coat them evenly in the sauce.
Remove the skillet from the heat.
Serve and enjoy!
Tips
- Roughly chop the softened cream cheese before adding it to the blender. This helps it to blend better.
- Don’t forget to grate the onion so the sauce will have a smooth texture.
- Use the ham of your choice. Cubed ham works well too.
- Garnish the spaghetti with grated parmesan or crumbled queso fresco when serving.
How to serve espagueti blanco
Espagueti blanco con jamón (white spaghetti with ham) can be served for lunch or as a side dish to the main meal. It’s great as a side for chicken milanesa, shrimp tacos or carne asada.
How long does it last in the fridge?
If stored properly in an airtight container in the fridge, this spaghetti will stay good for 3 days.
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Espagueti Blanco
Espagueti blanco is a delicious Mexican recipe for spaghetti in a white sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 3 garlic cloves peeled and minced
- 1/4 white onion grated
- 2 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz cream cheese softened and roughly chopped
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tbs butter
- 1 cup thin sliced ham chopped
Instructions
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Add the cream cheese, milk, black pepper and chicken bouillon to a blender. Blend until smooth and set aside
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the spaghetti noodles. Cook until al dente according to the directions on the box.
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While the spaghetti noodles are cooking, heat up the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
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Once melted add the grated onion and the minced garlic. Cook for one minute.
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Add the chopped ham to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes.
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Next pour the white sauce into the skillet and give it a stir. Cook for about three minutes.
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Drain the spaghetti noodles and add them to the skillet. Toss the noodles to coat them evenly in the sauce.
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Remove the skillet from the heat.
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Serve and enjoy!