SMOKY TOMATO CARBONARA
Carbonara, a Roman specialty, transforms a few basic ingredients into a rich pasta dish. It's traditionally made with Parmigiano-Reggiano, eggs, guanciale (cured pork) and black pepper, but this version uses bacon, since it's widely available and lends a nice smoky note. The creamy sauce is created when raw eggs are tossed with the hot pasta (away from direct heat to avoid curdled eggs). This can be tricky, but the method used here is foolproof: Whisk some hot pasta water into the beaten eggs, then drizzle the tempered egg mixture into the pasta while stirring vigorously for a glossy smooth sauce. Tomatoes are not traditional in carbonara, but they lend a bright tang to the dish.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, easy, weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine eggs and egg yolks, cheese, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and whisk well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium. Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to crisp, about 5 minutes. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons bacon grease (reserve any extra for another use). Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until sizzling and starting to brown, about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until softened and juices start to release, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pot (off the heat) and add the bacon-tomato mixture. (If necessary, use 2 tablespoons of pasta water to stir up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet.)
- While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle 1/2 cup of the hot pasta water into the beaten egg mixture until well blended. Slowly drizzle the tempered egg mixture into the pasta, tossing the pasta constantly and vigorously, until well incorporated and saucy. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle in more pasta water if a thinner consistency is desired.
- Serve in bowls with more cheese and black pepper.
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Emin Mechov
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Gameli Goka
[email protected]I love this recipe! The smoky tomato sauce is so unique and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Aamir Shaikh
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Hakon
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The sauce was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
Keidi Pire
[email protected]This is the best carbonara recipe I've ever tried. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!
Md sanour Hossain
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I loved this dish! The smoky flavor of the tomatoes was really unique and flavorful.
Nasaazi Dorcus
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Raaj 2 Rambharosa
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the smoky tomato sauce and the creamy pasta.
Bisi Odejide
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
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[email protected]I love this recipe! The smoky tomato sauce is so unique and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Tungalag Gansuh
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Bilkees Jahan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of carbonara, but this recipe changed my mind. The smoky tomato sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!
Shonni Watkins
[email protected]This is one of the best carbonara recipes I've ever tried. The smoky tomato sauce is amazing and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Diederik Klopper
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The sauce was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
Dudalf Shaman
[email protected]This smoky tomato carbonara is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The smokiness of the tomatoes and the creaminess of the sauce pair perfectly together. I will definitely be making this again!