Easy Ham Carbonara

From: mums the word

On Oct 8, 2008

My daughter and I loved this pasta but DH and my son thought it was just okay. I reduced the oil to 1/4C and used about 2 tbsp butter in place of the margarine. (Also I infused the oil with a small garlic clove and then removed it). I will definitely make this again, thx Tish!

From: 16Paws

On Oct 8, 2008

Trish, With today's economy we are cutting back every way we can! I had all the ingredients for this in the house and gave it a try. My picky DH loved it. Tasty and filling and CHEAP! You are a Goddess. Thanks so much for sharing.

From: Caryn

On Mar 8, 2002

I am usually very skeptical of recipes that look easy because they often lack flavor. This recipe was a pleasant surprise! It was not only the easiest recipe to make but the flavor was amazing for such a simple recipe; economical too. I used linguine instead of angel hair pasta (a little heartier noodle for my DH), substituted butter for the margarine (a little richer flavor)and used dried parsley instead of fresh (didn't have fresh - 8 teaspoons dried = 8 Tablespoons fresh). I modified one step but only because I was afraid I'd screw up the addition of straight egg yolks to the mixture - I mixed the egg yolks with a portion of the chicken broth. I will definetly make this recipe often in the future- 5 stars.

From: PolarAce

On Apr 9, 2007

What a wonderful recipe. So quick and easy, and with items that most of us have in the kitchen every day. I added a little bit of garlic powder and italian seasoning. Next time I'm going to try it with a little less oil and butter and a bit more broth to see if I can make it a bit lighter. Might also try adding some diced bacon and mushrooms. Thanks for the post, it's a keeper.