Go Back
+ servings
Turkey Ham Carbonara

Turkey Ham Carbonara

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 610 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g turkey ham Butterball, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper  
  • 1 bunch green onions finely sliced
  • 170 g spaghetti
  • ½ cup pecorino cheese grated
  • 2 egg yolks

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high.
  • Add the Butterball turkey ham and cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges are golden brown and crispy.
  • Add the black pepper and green onions, and cook for another minute.
  • Cook spaghetti according to paclage directions (until al dente), reserving the pasta water, then add the pasta to the skillet with the turkey ham.
  • Add some of the starchy cooking water from the pasta pot (about 1/2 cup in total).
  • Incoporate the cheese into the pasta.
  • Add the yolks and stir everything together vigorously to avoid any scrambling. Heat on low for 2-3 minutes, moving the pasta and tossing regularly, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Plate with extra cheese and an extra pinch of pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 24gFat: 26gSodium: 720mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!