Ham Carbonara
If you want to add more Mediterranean recipes to your recipe box, Ham Carbonara might be a recipe you should try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 30g of protein, 23g of fat, and a total of 543 calories. For $1.36 per serving, this recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. 20 people have tried and liked this recipe. It works well as a main course. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes. A mixture of deli ham, yellow summer squash, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. With a spoonacular score of 77%, this dish is good. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Country Ham Carbonara, Green Eggs and Ham: Pasta Carbonara with Zucchini and Crispy Prosciutto, and Carbonara vegetariana (Vegetarian Carbonara).
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 15 minutes
Cooking duration: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 pound thick sliced deli ham, cubed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1 small yellow summer squash, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
Equipment:
frying pan
bowl
Cooking instruction summary:
Directions Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the zucchini, summer squash, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add ham and peas; heat through. Remove from the skillet and keep warm. Reduce heat to low; add eggs to the skillet. Cook and stir until egg coats the back of a spoon and reaches 160° (mixture will look like a soft frothy egg). Drain spaghetti and place in a bowl. Add eggs; toss to coat. Add the vegetable mixture, 1/4 cup cheese, thyme, salt and pepper; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Yield: 4 servings. Originally published as Ham Carbonara in Simple & DeliciousJune/July 2010, p11 Nutritional Facts 1-1/2 cups equals 456 calories, 15 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 140 mg cholesterol, 915 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 28 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
Step by step:
1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the zucchini, summer squash, onion and garlic in oil until tender.
2. Add ham and peas; heat through.
3. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
4. Reduce heat to low; add eggs to the skillet. Cook and stir until egg coats the back of a spoon and reaches 160° (mixture will look like a soft frothy egg).
5. Drain spaghetti and place in a bowl.
6. Add eggs; toss to coat.
7. Add the vegetable mixture, 1/4 cup cheese, thyme, salt and pepper; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Nutrition Information:
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