Schinken Nudeln

A great recipe for leftover ham from Gooseberry Patch; submitted by Christine Middleton. Cooking times are approximate.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 16  ounces spaghetti, uncooked
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 lb cooked ham, cut into bite-side cubes
• 1⁄4 lb bacon, chopped (optional)
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 2  eggs, beaten
•  catsup (optional)

Directions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a large skillet. Saute onion until translucent; add ham and bacon, if using. Cook until meat is done; quickly stir in seasonings. Remove ham mixture from skillet and keep warm. Add spaghetti to skillet; tom with ham mixture. Let fry without stirring until spaghetti turns golden on bottom. Stir from bottom, mixing everything together; fry until heated through. Just before serving, reduce heat to low and pour in eggs. Stir and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until eggs are cooked. Serve with catsup, if desired.