Ham Carbonara

Name: Ham Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti; 1 medium zucchini, chopped; 1 small yellow summer squash, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 pound thick sliced deli ham, cubed; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022

The colorful veggies in this pasta dish will brighten any weeknight. The sauce is light, but feels rich and comforting, too. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 small yellow summer squash, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound thick sliced deli ham, cubed
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 large eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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 1/4 cup cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 456 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 140mg cholesterol, 915mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein.

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