Creamy Ham Pasta

This Ham Pasta recipe is a flavorful, easy, yet impressive 30-minute meal. It’s creamy and rich, and one of my favorite ways to cook with ham.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings:

Calories: 375kcal

Prepare the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent. Add the ham and cook for a few minutes, until heated through and lightly browned around the edges. Add garlic for the last 30 seconds of cooking.
Pour the Parmesan mixture into the skillet. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy. Add the peas and carrots and cook for a few more minutes, until heated through.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cooked pasta until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thin, return the skillet to low heat and cook briefly, stirring frequently, until thickened. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Keep the heat gentle and whisk continuously to prevent the egg yolks from scrambling, which can make the sauce grainy instead of smooth.
Reserve ½ to 1 cup of pasta water to thin the Parmesan sauce if needed without diluting its flavor.
Wait to add salt until just before serving since the ham, Parmesan, and other ingredients are already salty; taste first, then adjust as needed.