How To Make Spaghetti Carbonara

How To Make Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe. A classic Italian dish made with spaghetti, bacon, eggs and cheese. Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan and a warm bread roll. Sample our spaghetti carbonara recipe.

Step 1: You will need…

• 200 g dried spaghetti
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 6 bacon slices, chopped
• 2 egg yolks
• 35 g parmesan cheese
• 4 tbsp cream
• salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 2 saucepans
• 1 wooden spoon
• 1 colander
• 1 bowl
• 1 spoon

1. Step 2: Cook the pasta

   Prepare a pan of boiling water and season with salt. Place the pasta into the pan and push it down with your wooden spoon, so that all the spaghetti is submerged under the water. Add half of the oil and cook for roughly 7-10 minutes.

2. Step 3: Render the bacon

   Meanwhile, into a warmed second pan add the olive oil, then the chopped bacon. Stir and let it render, stirring for a few minutes. To render simply means to melt the fat. Then turn the heat off.

3. Step 4: Combine the egg yolks, parmesan and cream

   Place the egg yolks into a bowl, then the cream and the parmesan cheese. Combine it all together.

4. Step 5: Drain the pasta

   When the pasta is cooked, transfer it into a colander, then place the colander back on top of the saucepan to drain the excess liquid.

5. Step 6: Cook the egg mixture

   Once the pasta is thoroughly drained, quickly place it back into the pan of bacon fat and stir well to coat the pasta. Then pour in the egg mixture and mix thoroughly.

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   It is very important to use the warmth of the pasta to cook the egg yolks. But do not overheat as you'll end up with scrambled egg!

7. Step 7: Serve

   After mixing thoroughly, season with salt and pepper and add the chopped parsley. Use the tongs to place a generous helping onto each serving plate.

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1. Step 2: Cream the butter

   Cream the butter in a bowl using the back of a wooden spoon. Keep stirring until it's of a creamy consistency.

2. Step 3: Sugar

   Add the icing sugar a spoonful at a time, continuing to cream the butter between each spoonful, until all the sugar's been mixed in.

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1. Step 2: Fry the egg

   Add a little oil to a hot wok, drop in the egg and stir rapidly to break it up.

2. Step 3: Add the garlic and rice

   Add another drop of oil to the wok, followed by the garlic and the rice. Stir until well mixed.

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   Refrigerated rice is used in this recipe because when rice is chilled, the grains don't tend to stick together. This makes it the perfect consistency for fried rice dishes.

4. Step 4: Mix the vegetables

   Add the peas, carrots, and spring onions and mix thoroughly.

5. Step 5: Add the sauces and season

   Add the oyster and soy sauces and season with salt and white pepper. Toss it all together and remove from the heat.

6. Another useful tip

   White pepper is the perfect choice to use with any Asian dish. Its special flavour goes well with this style of cooking.

7. Step 6: Serve

   Spoon the egg fried rice into individual serving bowls and it is ready to serve. This egg fried rice recipe can be modified by using leftover vegetables or meat. It makes a perfect accompaniment to a wide range of fish and meat dishes.