Spaghetti and Mushroom Soufflé

Neuza Costa

16 April, 2024

The blend of flavors in this dish is perfect for pasta lovers.
If you want to make it more vegetarian-friendly, you can omit the ham and replace butter with margarine and cream with soy cream.
I recommend preparing this dish just before serving, as reheating can slightly reduce its quality.

Ingredients

• 400 g (14 oz) of tricolor spaghetti
• 4 eggs
• 90 g (3.2 oz) of butter
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped
• 500 g (17.6 oz) of fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 40 g (1.4 oz) of plain wheat flour
• 600 ml (20.3 fl oz) of milk
• 200 ml (6.8 fl oz) of cream
• 250 g (8.8 oz) of sliced ham, cut into strips
• 200 g (7 oz) of grated mozzarella cheese
• Lemon juice, to taste
• Dried oregano leaves, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Nutmeg, to taste
• Pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1
   Separate the eggs, placing the yolks in one bowl and the whites in another.
   Whisk the yolks with a fork and add a bit of milk.

   Mark as done
2. 2
   In a large pot with boiling water seasoned with salt, add the spaghetti and stir with a fork.
   Cook for 5 minutes.
   After 5 minutes, drain the spaghetti and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

   Mark as done
3. 3
   In a frying pan, heat 1/3 of the butter with the garlic.
   Stir and let it heat up.
   Add the mushrooms and season with salt.
   Stir and sauté over high heat.
   Once the mushrooms have released their water and are well sautéed, season with oregano leaves.
   Stir and remove from heat.

   Mark as done
4. 4
   In a large pot, heat the remaining butter and sauté the onion without browning.
   Add the flour and mix well.
   Gradually, while stirring, add the milk, cream, and mixed egg yolks.
   Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
   Stir and turn off the heat.

   Mark as done
5. 5
   To the sauce, add the ham, mushrooms, spaghetti, and 2/3 of the cheese.
   Mix everything well.
   Season the egg whites with a pinch of salt and beat them to stiff peaks.
   Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the spaghetti mixture.

   Mark as done
6. 6
   Transfer everything to a baking dish previously greased with butter.
   Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
   Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
   Once golden, it's ready to serve.

   Mark as done

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