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Ham Carbonara
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
The colorful veggies in this pasta dish will brighten any weeknight. The sauce is light, but feels rich and comforting, too.
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 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:
1. 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.
2. 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).
3. 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 cheese. Yield: 4 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com