Easy Ham Carbonara

From: Cookin'ontheFly

On Jun 10, 2009

Yum! Yum! Yum! I made this to use some of my leftover Easter ham & the entire family loved it. I lightened the fat content a bit by substituting 2 T. of oil + 1/4 cup chicken broth for the oil & only using 3 T. of butter (rather than 1/4 cup margarine). The flavor was still fantastic. I also used fresh parmesan cheese. Definitely a keeper. I'll make this one again & again!

From: Chef #724305

On Feb 3, 2009

Easy, quick and yummy. I would definitly make this again in a pinch, but wouldn't go out of my way to make it. Thanks for the recipe!

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.