Robden Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 This is tastier and quicker than a so called ready meal. Since finding this I've had it loads. It's quick and great tasting. Spaghetti Carbonara (with Eggs and Bacon) I include a recipe for this well-known dish because most people I know get it completely wrong, either adding milk or cream or letting the eggs become scrambled. This recipe is the real thing. It was brought to Lazio from Umbria by coal men (carbonari), who came to sell charcoal to the Romans. Since then it has been adopted by the Romans and is famous worldwide. Serves 2 (good portions) 220g Spaghetti or Spaghettoni (the largest spaghetti) 100g Guanciale (the cheek of the pork) or pancetta (Italian bacon) cut into small cubes. (Works well with smoked lardons) 2 tbsp olive oil 2 eggs 50g Parmesan cheese (or aged pecorino) freshly grated. Freshly ground black pepper. Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and fry the guanciale or pancetta until crisp. Lightly beat the eggs in a large bowl with the grated cheese and pepper. When the pasta is ready, drain and add to the pan with the guanciale. Then mix well to coat everything. Take off the heat. Allow to cool slightly. Then add the egg and cheese mixture. Stir to coat the pasta and serve immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgsontour Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 Shall give it a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 Sounds tasty and easy, I shall have to have a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 Very similar to the recipe a very attractive Italian lady taught me nearly 30 years ago when I was living in Milan. If I've not a lot in, I'll just do it with eggs & the parmesan ….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malmick Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 Exactly the same as I've been eating for over 40 years, cooked by a very attractive lady of Italian origin who I was fortunate enough to marry 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 that carbonara sounds very nice...............now the mushroom season is upon us....im going to give "Mushroom stroganoff" with wild rice a go............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted September 6, 2020 Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 I have something similar with egg yolks only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 You can finely slice a courgette to add to it if you like. Works well. Another variant is with peas, mint and cream. Squeeze of lime on it after . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 The guanciale makes a really noticeable difference. Good pancetta works though, and of course easier to find. As for the cheese I do a 50/50 mix of parmesan and pecorino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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