Best 2 Super Easy Pasta Carbonara Recipes
Pasta carbonara is a classic Italian dish that is simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It is made with just a few ingredients: spaghetti, eggs, Parmesan cheese, pancetta, and black pepper. The key to a good carbonara is to use high-quality ingredients and to cook the eggs slowly so that they become creamy and rich. This article provides two recipes for pasta carbonara: a traditional recipe and a vegetarian recipe. The traditional recipe uses pancetta, while the vegetarian recipe uses mushrooms and zucchini. Both recipes are easy to follow and result in a delicious and satisfying meal. So whether you are a meat-eater or a vegetarian, you can enjoy this classic Italian dish.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SUPER EASY PASTA CARBONARA
The wine really sets this recipe off! It's super simple and a go to favorite of mine that I could eat everyday! Sometimes if I don't have pancetta I'll just use bacon and occasionally if I have leftover priscutto I'll throw some of that in there as well. This is the easiest, tastiest carbonara recipe I have ever made!
Provided by Ashley S.
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring salted water to a boil and add pasta.
- Cook pancetta, bacon, and garlic with olive oil in a pan. You'll want the garlic to turn a nice golden (not burnt!) color.
- While this cooks in a seperate bowl (make sure it's large enough to mix with all ingredients at the end) mix the cheese, 2 eggs, and pepper. Set this aside until pasta is done.
- When pancetta and bacon is crisp and garlic is golden add in the cup of white wine and scrap the little bits off the bottom of your pan. Cook for a few minutes to let the flavors come together.
- Drain pasta and let cool slightly, maybe 1 minutes.
- Add to bowl with cheese and egg mixture and stir, stir, stir! I stir until most of the cheese seems melted, then add in the bacon mixture and stir some more. Top it off with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 802, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 131.6, Sodium 518.3, Carbohydrate 88.5, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.7, Protein 24.9
SUPER EASY PASTA CARBONARA
This recipe is from The Silver Palate cookbook. It comes together very quickly - especially if you precook the bacon. I usually do it on the weekend in the oven, remove, drain and paper towels on a plate in the fridge. For the weekday meal, I take the bacon out of the fridge, rough chop it and microwave for about 45 seconds. It's easy and delicious.
Provided by Elle Anderson
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Saute the bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. OR do it before hand in the oven - about 350 for 20 minutes.
- Make spaghetti according to package directions. Cook until al dente and not mushy.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat eggs thoroughly. Have bacon, parsley and cheese ready on hand.
- When pasta is done, drain it, shaking breifly and then pour drained hot spaghetti into bowl with eggs. I know this is weird - but the heat of the pasta cooks the eggs. Immediately begin tossing pasta (with tongs works for me) with eggs until coated.
- Sprinkle with bacon dice, parsley and cheese and toss again.
- Serve with salt and pepper.
Tips:
- For the best carbonara, use high-quality ingredients.
- Use fresh eggs and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cook the pasta al dente, so it still has a slight bite to it.
- Don't overheat the egg mixture, or it will curdle.
- Add the pasta to the egg mixture immediately after it's drained, so it can absorb the sauce better.
- Season the pasta to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve the pasta immediately, topped with additional Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
Pasta carbonara is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that is both satisfying and memorable. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give pasta carbonara a try.
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