Creamy Parmesan Ham Pasta

This Creamy Parmesan Ham Pasta dish is divine. It's the rich, smooth, cheesy sauce that does it. I just can't get enough. Choose your favorite vegetables and pasta and you're on your way to making the best pasta dish ever!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings:

Calories: 270kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

2 cups ham or pancetta, diced
¼ cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream (35%)
2 large egg yolks beaten lightly
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 small onion finely chopped
1 cup sweet peas
1 cup cooked carrots diced, I used canned, drained
2 cups your favorite pasta the amount of pasta is approximate
oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon garlic minced

Instructions

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.

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