Name: Baked Carbonara with Ham
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 225 g curly fettuccine pasta fettuccine; 1 cup parmesan cheese grated; 1/2 cup black olives sliced; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3/4 cup thickened cream; 3 extra-large egg; 1/3 cup fetta crumbled; 1 lemon juiced; 2 cup ham (deli) diced

by Mrs Tempest Last updated on 07/09/2019

A bit different to a usual Carbonara. - Mrs Tempest

Ingredients

225 g curly fettuccine pasta fettuccine
1 cup parmesan cheese grated
1/2 cup black olives sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup thickened cream
3 extra-large egg
1/3 cup fetta crumbled
1 lemon juiced
2 cup ham (deli) diced

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 190 C. Prepare a 22 x 23 cm baking dish by spraying it with a non-stick spray.
Step 2

Cook the pasta according to package directions, using the shortest cooking time. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Step 3

Transfer to a large mixing bowl and toss with ¾ cup of the shredded Parmesan, olives, garlic, basil salt and pepper. Set aside.
Step 4

In a small bowl, beat the eggs with a fork. Add the olive oil, cream and feta cheese.
Step 5

Toss into the pasta until well coated. Add the ham, squeeze the lemon juice over and toss all together.
Step 6

Place the mixture in the prepared baking dish. Cover, using a lid or foil. Bake 30 minutes.
Step 7

Top with the remaining ¼ cup parmesan cheese. Bake an additional 15 minutes, uncovered. Serve hot.