Spaghetti with ham and brie cheese

Ingredients:

• 340 g spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large shallot, chopped
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 150 gr. Brie cheese spread
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 110 g thin slices of Black Forest ham, cut into 1 cm pieces.
• 0.5 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• Coarsely ground black pepper

Preparation:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until al dente. Set aside 1 cup of water and discard the rest.
2. Meanwhile, combine the olive oil and shallots in a large saucepan and heat over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften, 3-5 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until evaporated, 2-3 minutes. Add the cheddar, mustard, ham, spaghetti, and 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Cook, stirring, until the spaghetti is coated with the sauce, 1-2 minutes, adding more water as needed to thin the sauce (the pasta will continue to absorb the liquid). Season with salt to taste, add the parsley, and stir again.
3. Divide the spaghetti among shallow bowls. Drizzle with the remaining sauce and sprinkle generously with black pepper.