Pancetta Spiced Ham Carbonara
"Using the spices (that would make Pancetta) on the ham give it a fairly authentic flavor. This gives this Carbonara a little zing. When I first looked at the ingredients, I thought, "Really?", but it is Deeeelicious! Caveat - this might be a twice a year thing, as I'm pretty sure the cholesterol levels are going to pushing the limit in this dish. Just don't have ice cream for dessert, OK?"
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 2 cups ham, cubed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 lb linguine
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon fennel, crushed
- 2 teaspoons garlic
- 1 pint half-and-half
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
directions
- Place linguini in boiling, salted water & boil until al dente.
- In a bowl, combine eggs, half & half, & parmesan cheese. Set aside.
- Heat 2 T olive oil in frying pan over medium-high heat & add onion. Saute until golden & translucent. Remove to a large bowl & cover to keep warm.
- Heat 2 T olive oil in the same frying pan, add ham & toss until browned. Add spices & toss for 1 or 2 minutes, more.
- Add onions back to the pan.
- Over low heat, slowly add the egg, half & half, cheese mixture, stirring. Cook & gently stir until heated through, taking care not to scramble the eggs.
- Pour all into large bowl onions were in, sprinkle with chopped parsley, & serve with a crunchy salad & crispy bread.
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Reviews
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Flavorful, smooth sauce with the right amount of seasoning. Thank you for posting this unusual recipe. We will use this for our next family get together. Italian with a twist.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
DH of 32 years & I are (most of the time) empty nesters, with 2 DD & 2 DS (ages 29, 27, & twins 23). Have lived in the Sioux Falls, SD area since 1984.
As the oldest daughter of a working mom, having to get supper started was the beginning of my love of cooking. Learning & experimenting with what to "throw in" is half the fun, and anyone who says they can't cook is really saying they don't have the patience or interest (IMHO)! ;-) Using fresh produce from the garden is absolutely my favorite thing to do - winter in South Dakota can get loooong with "cardboard" produce from the grocer. Having grown up in the service, we were exposed to lots of different cultural foods. With a mom who also loved to cook, variety & trying new foods was a true treat!
DD (grrrl genius) joined RecipeZaar at the same time I did, and she'd like me to get *all* my recipes uploaded and use the site, rather than my sending paper copies. We'll see how quickly I accomplish that !
