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Ingredients
| cured ham (diced): 2 cups (cubed) |
| onions: 1 (chopped) |
| pasta (linguine): 1 lb |
| olive oil: 4 Tbl |
| whole nutmeg: 1 tsp |
| red pepper flakes: 1 tsp |
| fennel (sliced): 1 tsp (crushed) |
| garlic (minced): 2 tsp |
| half and half cream: 1 pt |
| parmesan cheese (grated): 1 cup |
| eggs: 2 |
| parsley: 1/4 cup (chopped) |
Pancetta Spiced Ham Carbonara
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
20 min -
Cook Time
10 min -
Servings
4 serving(s)
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- Place linguini in boiling, salted water & boil until al dente.
- In a bowl, combine eggs, half & half, & parmesan cheese. Set aside.
- Heat 2 T olive oil in frying pan over medium-high heat & add onion. Saute until golden & translucent. Remove to a large bowl & cover to keep warm.
- Heat 2 T olive oil in the same frying pan, add ham & toss until browned. Add spices & toss for 1 or 2 minutes, more.
- Add onions back to the pan.
- Over low heat, slowly add the egg, half & half, cheese mixture, stirring. Cook & gently stir until heated through, taking care not to scramble the eggs.
- Pour all into large bowl onions were in, sprinkle with chopped parsley, & serve with a crunchy salad & crispy bread.