CREAMY HAM FETTUCCINE

Creamy Ham Fettuccine image

My wife and I are pasta lovers, and after we tried this dish at an Italian restaurant, I thought I could improve on it. I enjoy making pasta sauces, and this is one dish we like to serve to our pasta-loving friends.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 egg yolk, beaten
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup chopped fully cooked ham
1/2 cup frozen green peas
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. , Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Add Swiss cheese; cook and stir over low heat for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Add ham and peas; cook 2 minutes longer or until heated through. Drain the fettuccine; top with ham mixture and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 763 calories, Fat 46g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 242mg cholesterol, Sodium 953mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.