Ham and Egg Noodles ('Schinkennudeln')

Step 1

Cook the noodles:

Step 2

Cook the noodles in boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water and set the noodles aside.

Step 3

Prepare the sauce:

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, and 1/4 cup of the reserved noodle-cooking water. Season to taste with nutmeg and black pepper.

Step 6

Heat the butter in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add the ham and onion and sweat for 4-5 minutes until the onion is translucent and the ham has lightly browned.

Step 7

Add the drained noodles and stir briefly. Then, stir in the egg mixture and stir-fry the noodles briefly until the eggs have set. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.