Ham: Spaghetti Carbonara

posted by Terrytx 12-28-101 7:41 AM

* Exported from MasterCook *
Spaghetti Carbonara
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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Pork

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1 cup chopped cooked ham
1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper


Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain the pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the ham, and cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add pasta, and stir well. Combine cheese and next 4 ingredients (cheese through garlic), stirring with a whisk. Add the reserved pasta liquid to egg mixture, stirring with a whisk. Pour egg mixture over pasta mixture; stir well. Cook over low heat 5 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring constantly (do not boil). Sprinkle with pepper.

serving size: 1 cup. 352 cal, 9.6g fat, 21g pro, 45g carb, 1.4g fiber, 139mg chol, 1.7mg iron, 748mg sod, 179mg calc.

Source: Cooking Light-12/01

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