Country Ham Carbonara Recipe

Name: Country Ham Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated fettuccine; 3/4 cup chopped country ham; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 2 pasteurized egg yolks; 1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper

Servings: persons

1
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups hot pasta water.
2
Cook ham in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp. Remove ham, reserving drippings in skillet. Drain on paper towels.
3
Saute shallots in hot drippings 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic; saute 1 minute. Add reserved pasta water to shallots and garlic; bring to boil.
4
Stir in hot cooked pasta, and remove from heat. Stir in egg yolks, 1 at a time.
5
Reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until creamy. Remove from heat; add cooked ham, Parmesan cheese, and remaining ingredients.
6
Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.

344

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated fettuccine, 3/4 cup chopped country ham, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 shallots, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Country Ham Carbonara falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Country Ham Carbonara

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