Description
A comforting and creamy carbonara dish that transforms leftover ham into a delightful meal with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup leftover ham, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan, and heavy cream; set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté garlic in a bit of oil until fragrant.
- Add the diced ham and cook until warmed through.
- Reduce heat and add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Pour the egg mixture over the pasta, stirring quickly to create a creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
Customize with sautéed vegetables or add spices like red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: ham, carbonara, quick recipe, pasta, leftover ham