Best 6 Carbonara Beans Recipes

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Carbonara beans, also called fava beans, are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, and they have a slightly nutty flavor that pairs well with many other ingredients. Carbonara beans can be cooked in a variety of ways, but one of the most popular is to cook them with pancetta, eggs, and cheese. This dish is called carbonara beans and it is a classic Italian dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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THE SILKIEST CARBONARA



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This yolk-heavy carbonara is beyond creamy-without cream!-with a heady mix of peppercorns (you can substitute black pepper for all and it's still great). It's unlike any clumpy carbonaras you've had. It's a pasta worth mastering.

Provided by Barbara Lynch

Categories     Bon Appétit     Cheese     Egg     Pasta     Dinner     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 pound guanciale (salt-cured pork jowl) or pancetta, cut into 1/3" cubes
7 large egg yolks
1 large egg
1 pound rigatoni
Kosher salt
1/2 cup finely grated Pecorino or Parmesan plus more for garnish
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground green peppercorns
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pink pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
Freshly ground black pepper
Ingredient info: Guanciale is available at specialty foods stores, Italian markets, and zingermans.com.

Steps:

  • Put guanciale in a large skillet and place over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until fat renders but guanciale is not browned, about 5 minutes. Pour into a fine-mesh sieve set over a small bowl; reserve drippings. Transfer guanciale to a large bowl and let cool slightly. Add egg yolks and egg to bowl; whisk to blend.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  • To egg mixture, immediately add rigatoni, 2 tablespoons pasta cooking liquid, and 1 teaspoon guanciale drippings; toss to coat. Working in 3 batches, gradually add Pecorino, stirring and tossing to melt between batches. Add green, pink, and white pepper (or 1 1/2-2 teaspoons black pepper); toss until sauce thickens, adding more pasta water by tablespoonfuls if needed. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Divide among bowls. Garnish with Pecorino.

QUICK PASTA CARBONARA



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The rich flavors of bacon and green peas combine with a cheesy, creamy sauce to serve with hot, cooked pasta.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ pound medium-size pasta
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup frozen peas
¾ cup milk
½ cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.
  • Add remaining ingredients to reserved drippings; cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended and heated through.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese sauce and bacon; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 457.5 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA I



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This is a favorite supper dish that's quick and easy to make. I double it for our family of 4 growing boys. We serve it all up and then add on the goodies that are left in the bottom of the bowl - there's always bacon and eggs left down there.

Provided by Marian Collins

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound spaghetti
1 pound bacon, chopped
4 eggs, well beaten
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving some of the drippings, crumble and set aside.
  • Scramble eggs in bacon drippings.
  • Place spaghetti in a large bowl. Pour in olive oil, and mix well; use enough to just moisten spaghetti. Stir in bacon, eggs, and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 163.2 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 832.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

PENNE CARBONARA WITH FAVA BEANS, PEAS AND PECORINO



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Provided by Alice Hart

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 pounds young fava beans in their pods about 1 1/2 cups shelled
Salt
pepper
3/4 pound dried penne
4 large egg yolks
2 1/2 ounces pecorino, grated about 1 cup, plus extra for serving
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen shelled peas
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
A small handful of chives, finely snipped or sliced

Steps:

  • First, find a willing assistant to help peel the favas. Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add the peeled favas and blanch for about 1 minute, then scoop them out (reserving the water) and put them into a bowl of cold water. Drain and slip them out of their whitish skins to reveal the emerald-green bean.
  • Bring the water back to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the penne, stirring occasionally to keep it from sticking. Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix together the egg yolks, pecorino and a little salt and pepper.
  • When the pasta is almost done (about 2 minutes less than the time suggested on the package), add the favas and peas to the pot. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the pasta is al dente.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Drain the penne and vegetables, and return them to the pot. Add the butter and stir well. Add the egg yolk mixture and chives, tossing gently and adding a few tablespoons of the cooking water to form a silky sauce that clings to the penne. Adjust the seasoning, and serve with a wedge of pecorino for grating.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 643, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 108 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 21 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 850 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PAPPARDELLE BROAD BEAN CARBONARA



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A creamy pancetta, broad bean and egg sauce makes an ideal accompaniment to ribbon pasta

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

85g pancetta
100g podded and skinned broad bean (about 400g unpodded)
2 egg yolks
2 tbsp double cream
1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
200g pappardelle pasta
50g parmesan , grated

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. While the water boils, heat a frying pan and sizzle the pancetta for 8 mins until crisp, then throw the broad beans into the pan with the pancetta fat. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks with the cream and mustard, then season with lots of black pepper.
  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Drain the pasta, saving some of the water, and toss through the pancetta in the frying pan. Tip in the egg and cream mix, and stir to coat, adding a splash of the reserved water, if needed. Toss half of the grated Parmesan through, so the sauce clings to the pasta, then scatter with the remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

CARBONARA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Creamy pasta carbonara is as easy as it is decadent! Using our foolproof method, the eggs are whisked with Parmesan cheese, then tossed with the pasta off the heat for a thick, creamy sauce that won't overcook. Finish with crispy chopped bacon and a sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper for a bit of savory spice in every bite.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup grated pecorino romano
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for boiling
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
16 oz dried spathetti
4 oz bacon, sliced into 1/4 (6 mm)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, Parmesan, Pecorino Romano, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta through a colander.
  • While the pasta is cooking, add the bacon to a large pan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Leave the rendered bacon fat in the pan.
  • Transfer the drained pasta to the pan with the bacon fat and toss with tongs for 1 minute, until fully coated. Remove the pan from the heat and let sit for 1 minute.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to the egg mixture and whisk to combine, then carefully pour the mixture over the pasta, quickly tossing to coat. Add the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as necessary until the sauce is creamy and has the consistency of heavy cream.
  • Add the bacon and toss to combine. Serve immediately topped with more freshly ground black pepper.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 832 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 49 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking. This will help reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for cooking the beans. This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the beans from scorching.
  • Add a bay leaf and a few cloves of garlic to the cooking water for extra flavor.
  • Season the beans with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Once the beans are cooked, drain them and rinse them with cold water.
  • To make the carbonara sauce, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper in a bowl.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the pancetta or guanciale to the skillet and cook until crispy.
  • Add the cooked beans to the skillet and stir to coat them in the oil.
  • Pour the carbonara sauce over the beans and stir to combine.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and black pepper.

Conclusion:

Carbonara beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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