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!
Equipment
- large skillet
- saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 cups ham or pancetta, diced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (35%)
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups broccoli, red pepper, fresh mushroom, carrots, finely chopped any combination of your favorite vegetables totalling 2 cups
- 2 cups your favorite pasta the amount of pasta is approximate
- oil
- salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium bowl whisk broth, cream, yolks, Parmesan, and some pepper together until incorporated. Set aside.
- In a skillet, over medium to medium-high heat, place a tablespoon or two of oil. Heat until it shimmers or a drop of water flicked in it, dances.
- Add ham or pancetta and cook for a few minutes. Just to heat enough to brown a little around the edges.
- Add diced or finely chopped vegetables and sauté for a few more minutes.
- Ham or pancetta should be crisp and vegetables tender.
- Remove skillet from heat and add broth mixture, stirring constantly.
- Return skillet to medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened; a few more minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve or toss with pasta. Enjoy!