Rachael Ray's pasta carbonara is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this classic Italian dish can be on the table in under 30 minutes. The key to a great pasta carbonara is to use high-quality ingredients, such as fresh eggs, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and guanciale or pancetta. Rachael's recipe also includes a secret ingredient that adds a touch of smokiness and depth of flavor: smoked paprika. So if you're looking for a delicious and satisfying pasta dish that is sure to become a family favorite, give Rachael Ray's pasta carbonara a try.
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CARBONARA WITH CRAB
Big lumps of crab are the secret to this twist on pasta carbonara. Crab, celery, lemon and sherry create a bright flavor that mixes with rich, creamy yolks, fatty pancetta and sharp cheese.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Gather your ingredients.
- Bring a pot of water to boil for pasta, 4 to 6 quarts.
- Place crab meat in bowl and run your fingers through it to check for connective tissue, sharp pieces and shell. Pull into long thin strands and small bite-size pieces.
- Chop the pancetta or guanciale into 1/8 to 1/4-inch dice.
- Peel and chop the shallot, finely chop the celery and pile with it. Peel the garlic cloves and chop or have a grater at hand. Stem the thyme and chop.
- Line a small bowl with a baggie if you wish to save the egg whites. Crack and separate the eggs, with yolks in medium glass mixing bowl. Whisk up eggs and whisk in cheeses, salt and pepper.
- Salt water for pasta and drop the pasta.
- Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat with EVOO, 3 turns of the pan. Add pancetta or guanciale and render 2 to 3 minutes. Add shallots, celery, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir a minute or 2, then add sherry or white wine and crab. Toss to warm through and let sherry or wine absorb. Add juice of 1 lemon.
- Add 1 cup starchy boiling water to eggs to temper them. Drain pasta and add to crab. Toss with eggs and cheeses off heat for 1 full minute. Adjust salt and pepper, serve.
- Muddle orange at bottom of a rocks glass. Add remaining ingredients. Fill glass with ice and stir gently. Top with club soda if desired. Garnish with lemon twist.
CARBONARA DEEP-DISH PASTA-CRUSTED PAN PIZZA
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 26m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Heat water for pasta in large pot, salt it and add pasta for 3 minutes.
- While water boils, heat a large skillet with extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Drain pasta, add to pan and toss. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano and season with salt and pepper. Beat eggs with cream and pour over top of pasta. Let eggs begin to set up, about 1 minute, and pat pasta into even layer to make the pizza pie crust. Place in oven and cook 5 to 6 minutes.
- Mix together the ricotta and parsley. Remove pie from oven and smooth the ricotta over the top. Scatter with the provolone or mozzarella and return to oven. Bake 8 minutes more until cheese is melted and golden at edges. Cut into wedges and serve.
BACON AND EGG COAL MINER'S PASTA: RIGATONI ALLA CARBONARA
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 17m
Yield 4 generous servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place a large pot of water on the stove to boil. When water is rolling, add salt and pasta and cook to al dente, about 8 minutes, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. While pasta cooks, heat large skillet over moderate heat. Saute pancetta in a drizzle of oil until it browns, 3 to 5 minutes. Add extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and crushed pepper flake. Saute garlic 2 minutes. Add wine or stock to the pan and reduce liquid by half, 2 minutes.
- Beat together egg yolks, cheese, and while whisking vigorously, stir in a ladle of the boiling pasta water. Beat in parsley and pepper and set aside.
- Drain pasta. Add pasta to pan with sauce. Toss pasta with pancetta, then add egg mixture and toss 1 minute, then remove from heat. Continue to toss until sauce is absorbed by and thickly coating the pasta. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper and serve with extra cheese, for passing.
CARBONARA - RACHAEL RAY
Make and share this Carbonara - Rachael Ray recipe from Food.com.
Provided by flamingo-tango
Categories Spaghetti
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- boil pasta.
- heat large skillet. add olive oil and pancetta. brown pancetta 2 minutes. add red pepper flakes and garlic and cook 2-3 minutes more. add wine and stir up all the pan drippings.
- in a separate bowl, beat yolks, then add about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. this tempers the eggs and keeps them from scrambling when added to the pasta.
- drain pasta well and add it directly to the skillet with pancetta and oil. pour the egg mixture over the pasta. toss rapidly to coat the pasta without cooking the egg. remove pan from heat and add a big handful of cheese, lots of pepper, and a little salt. continue to toss and turn the pasta until it soaks up egg mixture and thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. garnish with parsley and extra grated romano.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.1, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 104.9, Sodium 12.3, Carbohydrate 87.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 16.5
SAFFRON SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 41m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the saffron in a small pot with 1 cup cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and let it steep while pasta water comes to a boil, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt the water and cook pasta to al dente. Heads up: reserve a half cup of starchy cooking water just before you drain spaghetti.
- While the water comes to a boil, heat olive oil, 3 turns of the pan, over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook until just about crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add in the garlic after 2 to 3 minutes and stir another 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Stir in wine and turmeric. Beat eggs with starchy cooking water. Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Pour saffron water over the pasta and toss to combine, season with pepper. Add in half the cheese and all of the parsley, pour in tempered eggs and turn off heat. Toss the spaghetti to coat evenly in golden sauce. Top with additional cheese and serve immediately.
PASTA CARBONARA (RACHAEL RAY)
I tried to search a bunch of different ways, and I could not find this recipe on here. I am surprised, as it was widely published and so easy. Great for company too. I will post it her way with a few of my notes. This is not health food, except for the soul. Read the recipe all the way through, as you need to cook things simultaneously and use pasta water. I serve this with a green salad and crusty bread with garlic butter.
Provided by jackieblue
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put a large pot of water on to boil. Add a liberal amount of salt and the rigatoni. Cook to al dente (about 8 minutes).
- Heat a (very!) large skillet over medium heat. Add EVOO and pancetta. Brown pancetta (2 minutes). Add red pepper flakes and garlic and cook 2-3 minutes more. Add wine and stir up all of the pan drippings.
- Beat yolks, then add 1 large ladleful (about 1/2 C) of the pasta cooking water to them. This tempers the egg and keeps them from scrambling when added to the pasta. (I use a wire whisk to whisk the water in, and do this when the pasta is maybe 3/4 done).
- Drain pasta well and add it directly to the skillet with pancetta and oil. Pour the egg mixture over the pasta. Toss rapidly to coat the pasta without cooking the egg.
- Remove from heat and add a big handful of cheese (the 1/2 to 1 C), lots of pepper, and a little salt. Continue to toss until the pasta soaks up the egg mixture and thickens, 1-2 minutes. Garnish with parsley, if desired, and extra cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.2, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 219.7, Sodium 370.5, Carbohydrate 84.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 26.7
CARBONARA DEEP-DISH PASTA-CRUSTED PAN PIZZA - RACHAEL RAY
When I saw this recipe I thought you have GOT to be kidding me. Didn't see this exact one posted here, so I'm posting it for future reference. Would take me more like 45 minutes to make I'm sure. She says it serves 4, I think it would serve more like 8 if you add a side or salad. One day I might actually get up the nerve to make it. Edited to add amounts since she often uses a handful of this or that.
Provided by ColCadsMom
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Heat water for pasta in large pot, add 1 Tablespoon salt and pasta; boil for 3 minutes.
- Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet. Add pancetta and brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Drain pasta, add to pan and toss. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano and season with salt and pepper.
- Beat eggs with cream and pour over top of pasta. Let eggs begin to set up, about 1 minute. Then pat pasta into even layer to make the pizza pie crust. Place in oven and cook 5 to 6 minutes.
- Mix together the ricotta and parsley. Remove pie from oven and smooth the ricotta over the top.
- Scatter with the provolone or mozzarella and return to oven.
- Bake 8 minutes more until cheese is melted and golden at edges. Cut into wedges and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.9, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 208.2, Sodium 1300.6, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 22.8
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better your pasta carbonara will be. Use fresh eggs, good quality cheese, and pancetta or guanciale.
- Don't overcook the eggs. The eggs should be cooked just until they are set. If you overcook them, they will become scrambled and the sauce will be too thick.
- Add the cheese gradually. Add the cheese a little at a time, stirring constantly. This will help to prevent the cheese from clumping.
- Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and grated nutmeg to taste.
- Serve immediately. Pasta carbonara is best served immediately, while the sauce is still hot and creamy.
Conclusion:
Pasta carbonara is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a pasta dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pasta carbonara a try. You won't be disappointed!
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