Spam carbonera
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Onion, finely chopped | |
| ½ | teaspoon | Fennel seeds |
| 1¾ | cup | Chicken broth, divided |
| 1 | can | SPAM Luncheon Meat, cut into strips (12 oz) |
| 1 | cup | Finely chopped parsley |
| 3 | Egg whites | |
| 1 | Egg | |
| 1 | pack | Vermicelli (16 oz) |
| 1½ | cup | Shredded Parmesan cheese, divided |
Directions
In non-stick skillet, combine onion, fennel, and 1 cup broth. Bring to a boil; boil, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated.
Add SPAM and remaining ¾ cup broth. Bring to a boil. Add parsley.
In bowl, beat together egg whites and egg. Cook vermicelli according to package directions. Drain well. Add hot pasta to SPAM mixture.
Pour egg mixture over pasta and immediately begin lifting with 2 forks to mix well. Add 1 cup cheese. Mix until all broth is absorbed.
Sprinkle top with remaining cheese.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: Calories 550; Protein 34 grams; Carbohydrate 61 grams; Fat 18 grams; Cholesterol 100 milligrams; Sodium 1299 milligrams.
From: Michael Orchekowski Date: 09-21-94