Creamy Ham Fettuccine

Name: Creamy Ham Fettuccine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 4 ounces uncooked fettuccine; 1/4 cup butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1 egg yolk, beaten; 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 1/2 cup chopped fully cooked ham; 1/2 cup frozen green peas; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

My wife and I are pasta lovers, and after we tried this dish at an Italian restaurant, I thought I could improve on it. I enjoy making pasta sauces, and this is one dish we like to serve to our pasta-loving friends.

Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 egg yolk, beaten
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup chopped fully cooked ham
1/2 cup frozen green peas
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat.
Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Add Swiss cheese; cook and stir over low heat for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Add ham and peas; cook 2 minutes longer or until heated through. Drain the fettuccine; top with ham mixture and Parmesan cheese.