Recipe Talk

I am looking for a recipe that includes pasta cooked in milk and eggs, and then mixed in with chunks of ham. Then it is served with syrup. I believe it is a German dish, but I am not sure. Thanks!

Fettuccini Alfredo II
Submitted by: Mary Ann

"Garlicky fettuccini Alfredo! Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese."

Original recipe yield: 8 servings.

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INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups nonfat evaporated milk
10 cloves garlic
1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons lowfat cream cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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DIRECTIONS:
Combine 1 1/2 cup evaporated milk and garlic cloves in a pan, heat and simmer until garlic is soft (about 15-20 minutes). Milk will reduce a little.
In a blender, puree milk and garlic mixture with cream cheese until smooth.
Return mixture to pan and add 1/2 cup nonfat milk and cornstarch. Heat to simmer. Sauce will thicken slightly. Add 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Toss sauce with cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper and serve with parsley sprinkled on top. Serve remaining parmesan cheese separately.

Fettuccine Alfredo with Ham

INGREDIENTS:
1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon butter
6 ounces diced cooked ham
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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DIRECTIONS:
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in ham and cook 1 minute. Stir in cream and heat through. Stir in Parmesan and cook until thick and smooth. Toss with cooked pasta.