Growing up in Germany, we always had very simple dinners. My family wasn’t very wealthy and dinner was sometimes very little. I remember many nights we ate pasta and ketchup, pudding or just plain pancakes. I didn’t know different, I had no idea that food at the time was expensive until I saw a friend’s Mom looking at the sale ad and telling me that a bag of potatoes, that was roughly 2 bucks at the time, was not in the budget for the week. That’s when I started to realize that all the dinners that my mom dished up were fairly simple and budget friendly as well. I loved them, who doesn’t like to have pudding for dinner, right?
One of the many dishes that she made and turned out to be one of my favorite is the Ham & Egg Pasta Dinner. When I was asked to participate in the “Recipes from Your Heart” campaign from Eggland’s Best, I knew I had to share this very simple, yet filling dinner with all of you.
The Ham & Egg Pasta Dinner isn’t anything I have seen here in Florida, and we usually eat it for dinner, although I guess it could be breakfast, brunch or lunch as well. It’s just one of those comfort foods that reminds you of home and it always does for me. Still budget friendly, lots of flavor and a healthy meal on the table, I bet your family will love it as much as mine does now, too and for me it’s always a trip down memory lane and for you it’s hopefully another wonderful Germany Dinner idea that I could share.
This is what you need for the Ham & Egg Pasta Dinner
- 1 Box of your favorite pasta, cooked
- 4 Large or 6 medium Eggland’s Best eggs
- 1/2 package of ham, cut into strips or cubes
- 1 oz of milk
- Handful of chopped fresh parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
This is how to make the Ham & Egg Pasta Dinner
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Cook your pasta per package instructions; leftover pasta would work great as well
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Sautee your cubed ham with a little parsley in a pan, you can add butter or oil if you like, I have nonstick pans and didn’t use anything
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Mix the eggs, milk and remaining parsley in a bowl
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Toss the Pasta into the pan with the Ham, stir for a minute or two and then add the egg mixture; stir well.
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Once the eggs are cooked and the pasta is nicely coated, dinner is done!!
That’s it, simple as that. This is such a budget friendly but flavorful dinner that if you have leftover Pasta can be done in 10 minutes or less and will feed a crowd. I always serve ours with a Salad and Vinaigrette dressing, there is just something about the dressing that is a MUST have with the dish, don’t ask me why, just try it!
Let me give you a few reasons why I choose the Eggland’s Best eggs over ordinary eggs at the store.
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10 times more Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps to protect body cells and tissues whether in the heart, skin, lungs, joints or elsewhere in the body. Antioxidants are nutrients in our foods which can prevent, or slow down, the oxidative damage to our bodies. Each EB egg contains 10 times more Vitamin E than ordinary eggs, which is equal to 25% of the recommended daily intake for Vitamin E. -
4 times more Vitamin D
Vitamin D aids in the body’s absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones. It is important for maintaining muscle strength, healthy body fat levels, and body tissue health. Each EB egg contains 4 times more Vitamin D than ordinary eggs, which is equal to 30% of the daily recommended intake of Vitamin D.* (*based on third-party testing of ordinary eggs) -
More than double the Omega-3
Omega-3 fatty acids are classified as essential fatty acids because they are important for maintaining good health. Omega-3’s are believed to be beneficial for heart health, brain and eye function, infant development, and alleviating hypertension. Our bodies do not produce omega-3’s naturally, therefore, they must be obtained from food sources. -
25% less saturated fat
Reducing the amount of saturated fat is recommended for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels and cardiovascular functions. -
3 times more Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is important for healthy protein metabolism, as well as cognitive, cardiovascular, and nervous system health. Vitamin B12 is needed for the process of converting carbohydrates, fats, and proteins from food into energy. It also helps form healthy red blood cells. -
38% more lutein
Lutein is an important antioxidant that helps maintain healthy vision and overall eye health. Lutein may slow the effects of age-related macular degeneration, and it is an important nutrient for those who may be at risk for cataracts
For more information about Eggland’s Best be sure to visit their website, they have lots of delicious recipes available, too and don’t forget to friend them on Facebook or Tweet along on Twitter and if you are a Pinterest Junkie like I’m, you have to follow on Pinterest for some delicious dinner ideas.
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Ellen Christian says
That looks really good. I think I’d create a ham & cheese omelet!
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Daisy says
This looks delicious and I love all of the nutrients in this! I didn’t realize that there was so much Omega in these eggs.
Amber Edwards says
Now I’ve mixed ham and eggs together before, but never put into a pasta dish! Why didn’t I think of that! It looks delicious!
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brett says
yum. my family would devour this!
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Debi says
It looks yummy. I know everyone in my family would eat it and ask for more.
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Mistee Dawn says
Yum, that looks so good. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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Pam says
Sometimes simple dinners are the best. This looks like something my husband would enjoy. One of his favorite meals is “hamburger corn casserole,” which is hamburger meat, canned corn, and cream of chicken soup.
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Joanna Sormunen says
That looks so delicious! And I never have put egg in my pasta. What a wonderful idea. I pinned this so I can try it out at home.
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Nicole says
I think I would give this recipe a try but instead of ham, use bacon… or even try it with tuna.
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Tammilee says
This looks delicious. We are big fans of Egglands Best Eggs.
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Lois Jones says
I would like to make the Ham and Egg Pasts Dinner you made! Looks yummy!!
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Heather says
What a great idea. It looks really yummy too!
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Jennifer says
Sounds interesting! I am not a huge ham fan, but my hubs loves it!!
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Liz says
I was worried you were going to put mayo in there with those eggs. I’m so happy you didn’t. This looks really good!
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Stephanie Phelps says
Oh my goodness this recipe looks delicious. I would love to make a great hashbrown casserole with it! Sausage, eggs ,cheese and hashbrowns!
D SCHMIDT says
Visited their site and I would create Pear & Vanilla French Toast Bake
Melanie Roberts says
YUMMMM that sounds right up my ally, too.. LOVE Pear and Vanilla…
Cynthia R says
this past weekend I had chorizo sausage, jalapenos, eggs, and cheese all cut up and scambled, was delicious.
Amy Orvin says
I’d create a great tasting southern potato salad.
Jenny Sims says
Would love to try to make their Sweet Potato and Turkey Frittata!
Mary Williams says
I would try your recipe! That looks delicious!
Marti Tabora says
I would make a potato salad with ham and eggs. Thank you.
Michelle C says
I love making deviled eggs with Eggland’s Best eggs. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Rod Jackson says
I would use it for an omelet…..or breakfast casserole
Danielle F. says
I’d make cinnamon french toast – nothing fancy but very delicious.
Jackie says
That recipe looks delicious! I would create a ham and swiss quiche.
Thanks!
Stefani says
Looks like a great dinner idea to me. I love finding new ways to make pasta!
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Samantha says
With that many eggs I wouldn’t be able to pass a good quiche recipe with bacon, mushrooms and spinach or broccoli.
Fawn H says
I visited their site and I would make the Green Chili Breakfast Burritos.
steve weber says
I would make some deviled eggs.
Laura J says
Oh I would love to try their Pear & Vanilla French Toast Bake recipe! That looks so yummy for breakfasts at our home! Everyone loves french toast!
Rachel says
A breakfast bake that my cowboy loves!
Jen Almond says
I would definitely use these to make a French toast bake
Cori Westphal says
I’m thinking some homemade french toast first! Yum!
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Alycia says
I love to eat eggs in a breakfast burrito stuffed with veggies and black beans, so that’s what I would make!
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Barbara Montag says
I’d get creative and make a pasta dish with eggs and cheese – thank you.
Susan Christy says
I’m a good cook, but only if I go by a recipe – I couldn’t create a dish if my life depended on it. I love fritattas, omelettes – anything with eggs really.
Audra O'Hara says
I would make a big helping of my mom’s potato salad.
Debbie Jackson says
I would make a denver omelet casserole.
laurie says
I would make a transparent pie it full of eggs