Hurry-Up Ham Carbonara Recipe
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Hurry-Up Ham Carbonara

By: Ramona Parris 
"This pleasing pasta from Romona Parris of Marietta Georgia will satisfy your taste buds and your pocketbook. 'Try adding frozen peas or sliced mushrooms for even more flavor,' she suggests. Priced at 96 cents a plate, it's bound to make regular appearances at your table."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (42)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup stick margarine, melted
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion in oil. Add the ham, broth and margarine; heat through.
  2. Drain pasta; add to ham mixture. Add egg yolks; cook until the eggs are completely set. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2009 by JLHERRMANN   view full review
My entire family really loved this recipe. I used olive oil and reduced it to 3 TB. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by Cathy Bean   view full review
My family loves the carbonara recipe I usually make with bacon. When I tried this recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2011 by Christine M   view full review
I thought this was excellent with just a couple small changes: I used only one tablespoon of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2006 by BABYSILVERTOOTH   view full review
I wasn't exact with the ingredients and it still came out really well. I added the frozen peas...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2008 by Kimof3   view full review
I usually use bacon, but ham was easier. I use one more egg and less broth. To get a better...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2012 by Pat's   view full review
Gotta say this was a spectacular dish and boy was it a great big hit at supper. My daughter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2012 by Rozanne   view full review
I used butter instead of margarine, one egg instead of 2 egg whites; added garlic, mushrooms,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2011 by Pam-3BoysMama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was quick and simple to make. I cut back on the oil a bit. I did add frozen peas and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2012 by Meg   view full review
This recipe was unbelievably DELICIOUS. My 5 and 3 year old even raved over it. As...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2012 by katiekat1180   view full review
Wow! My family went crazy for this! Didn't add the onion or parsley and forgot the margarine...

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