Spam Carbonara
1 Onion, finely chopped
1/2 ts Fennel seed
1 3/4 c Chicken broth, divided
1 cn Spam, cut into strips (12 oz.)
1 c Fresh parsley, finely chopped
3 Egg whites
1 Egg
1 pk Vermicelli (16 oz.)
1 1/2 c Parmesan cheese, shredded, divided
In large nonstick skillet, combine onion, fennel and 1 cup broth. Bring to a boil; stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated. Add Spam and remaining 3/4 cup broth. Bring to a boil. Add parsley. In small 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 with remaining cheese. Serves 6.