Traditional Roman Fettuccine Recipe
This is as real as simple roman pasta gets - very traditional, very easy to make, and very very good. The family will love it!
Ingredients
- 20oz fettuccine noddles
- 1/2 cup chopped ham
- 1 cup whole green peas
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup diced onions (about 1/2 an onion)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt and pepper
Directions
- Heat about 4 qts salted water to boil the pasta.
- In a saute pan, quick fry the onions in olive oil and 1/2 tbsp butter for about 1 minute. Add the peas and cook for an additional 2 minutes stirring constantly. Add the chopped ham, and salt and pepper to taste and cook for about 2 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix eggs and about 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
- When pasta is done (should be chewy), drain and immediately mix into large bowl with eggs and cheese. Mix until eggs thicken around the fettuccine.
- Add pea and ham sauce to the large bowl and mix thoroughly, adding remaining butter. Top with remaining cheese and more pepper.
- Serve hot!
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 289g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 826 | |
| Calories from Fat 208 | 25% |
| Total Fat 23.62g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 10.38g | 42% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 198mg | 66% |
| Sodium 838mg | 35% |
| Potassium 560mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 112.68g | 30% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.9g | 20% |
| Sugars 6.58g | 4% |
| Protein 38.61g | 62% |
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August 5, 2008Made this again last night for me and the dogs. Wonderful recipe! I know I posted it, but you got to try it...
