Pasta Carbonara with Ham and Sweet Peas
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Pasta Carbonara with Ham and Sweet Peas is a creamy, comforting twist on a classic dish, featuring savory Jones Dairy Farm Ham slices or leftover ham for rich, smoky flavor. This easy, family-friendly recipe comes together quickly with simple ingredients like eggs, Parmesan, and tender peas.
Ingredients
| Amount / Quantity | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 12 oz. | pasta |
| 2 cups | frozen sweet peas |
| 4 | large eggs |
| 1/2 cup | Parmesan cheese, grated and divided |
| 1 tablespoon | butter |
| 1/4 cup | onion, minced |
| 1 (6.4 oz.) package |
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Directions
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Cook pasta in large pot containing 6 quarts boiling salted water according to package directions, adding peas during last 3 minutes of cooking.
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Before draining pasta, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain pasta and set aside.
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Beat eggs in large bowl; slowly drizzle in hot pasta water while whisking. Add 1/4 cup cheese and whisk to blend.
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Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and ham; cook until onion is soft, about 3 minutes.
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Add drained pasta and peas to skillet; pour in egg mixture, stirring to coat.
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Cook and stir over low heat to avoid scrambling eggs, until sauce thickens slightly.
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Serve topped with remaining Parmesan cheese.
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