Cherry Glazed Ham Breakfast Pasta (Print View)

Ham, cherry glaze, fluffy eggs, and pasta combine for a sweet-savory breakfast favorite.

# Components:

→ Pasta

01 - 300 grams spaghetti or fettuccine
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Cherry Glazed Ham

03 - 250 grams cooked ham, diced
04 - 120 grams cherry preserves
05 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
07 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar

→ Eggs

08 - 4 large eggs
09 - 2 tablespoons milk
10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley, chopped
13 - 30 grams grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain thoroughly and toss with olive oil. Set aside.
02 - Combine cherry preserves, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
03 - Add the diced ham to the saucepan with the cherry glaze. Stir to coat evenly and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through and glossy. Remove from heat.
04 - In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Heat butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook, stirring gently, until just set and creamy.
05 - In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the cherry-glazed ham. Gently fold in the scrambled eggs.
06 - Portion the dish among plates. Garnish with chopped herbs and Parmesan cheese, if using. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 35 minutes for quick weekend brunches
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely already have
  • Perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors
  • Easily customizable for different dietary needs
  • Impressive presentation despite minimal effort
02 -
  • Excellent source of morning protein with over 21g per serving
  • Can be prepared partially ahead for quick assembly
  • Versatile recipe that works for breakfast lunch or dinner
  • Perfect for using leftover holiday ham
03 -
  • The secret to perfect scrambled eggs is removing them from heat when they still look slightly underdone as they'll continue cooking from residual heat.
  • For the most luxurious texture use room temperature eggs and whisk them just until combined not frothy.
  • When preparing the cherry glaze be patient with the simmering process allowing the flavors to concentrate properly without rushing.
  • If the glaze becomes too thick simply add a tablespoon of water to adjust the consistency.
  • Lastly warm your serving plates in a low oven before plating this keeps everything at the perfect temperature while you gather everyone to the table.

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