If you're looking for the perfect carbonara recipe that will have your taste buds dancing in delight, then you've come to the right place. Carbonara is a classic Italian dish that's simple to make, yet elegant and delicious. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a creamy, cheesy sauce that coats pasta perfectly. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice cook, this article will provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to make a carbonara sauce that's to die for. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to indulge in a culinary experience that will leave you craving more.
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EASY CARBONARA SAUCE
Quick way to make a really tasty carbonara-style pasta sauce. Serve over cooked pasta.
Provided by Brigette Anderson
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Meat Sauce
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain all but about 2 tablespoons bacon drippings from skillet. Cook and stir onion with bacon in reserved drippings until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 minutes.
- Pour Alfredo sauce into onion-bacon mixture; rinse jar with the water and pour into skillet. Stir sauce with a wooden spoon, thoroughly scraping any brown bits of food from bottom of the skillet. Bring sauce to a simmer; add tomatoes. Simmer sauce until flavors blend, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 32.8 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 760.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
TO DIE FOR FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
This is a recipe that I created by modifying my mother's recipe. My boyfriend is a fettuccine Alfredo connoisseur and he scrapes the pan every time! I get nothing but rave reviews when I make this dish. I must warn you, this recipe is not for the health conscious. Enjoy!
Provided by ERINMARIE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter into cream over low heat. Add salt, pepper and garlic salt. Stir in cheese over medium heat until melted; this will thicken the sauce.
- Add pasta to sauce. Use enough of the pasta so that all of the sauce is used and the pasta is thoroughly coated. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 964.3 calories, Carbohydrate 84 g, Cholesterol 184.2 mg, Fat 61.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 37.4 g, Sodium 581.6 mg, Sugar 4 g
TO DIE FOR SPAGHETTI CARBONARA BY TOM CRUISE
Adopted from Recipe Zaar. I haven't made this yet, but will shortly and make any alterations I think need to be made. Serving sizes will depend on how much spaghetti you make.
Provided by Nimz_
Categories Spaghetti
Time 1h5m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put 1/2 inch of olive oil in sauté pan.
- Add 2 cloves (or more) chopped garlic, onion and bacon cut into small squares.
- Let simmer 30 minutes, don't let mixture boil!
- During last 10 minutes of simmering add crushed red pepper flakes if using (I used 1 teaspoon).
- In bowl, beat 4 eggs with lots of salt and fresh ground pepper.
- Cook spaghetti until al dente.
- Drain and immediately add egg mixture to pasta. (The pasta needs to be real hot in order for the eggs to cook).
- Stir until eggs are cooked.
- Mix into sauté pan and finish with the grated cheese.
- ENJOY!
TO DIE FOR CARBONARA SAUCE
I tend to make up alot of recipes,and this is just one that turned out excellent. There is NEVER any pasta left when i make this sauce.
Provided by Mortadella1985
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- in a saucepan over low-medium heat mix first 3 ingredients together until butter is melted. Next start adding ingredients in the order they appear.
- the most important thing is to keep stirring so that all that cheese melts.
- add more cream if desired.when everything tastes great, pour over your favorite pasta. Try adding in cooked chicken,red pepper,bacon,mushrooms, use your imagination.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.4, Fat 46.4, SaturatedFat 29.1, Cholesterol 144.9, Sodium 468.8, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 6.4
CARBONARA SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of pasta water.
- 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook pancetta over medium heat until slightly crispy; set aside with all the drippings.
- 3. While the pancetta is cooking, in a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and yolks with Parmigiano-Reggiano, parsley and generous amount of salt and pepper to taste. After draining the pasta, return it to the pot and add the pancetta and drippings. Working quickly, add the egg and cheese mixture stirring everything together until the noodles are coated and creamy. Add pasta water, as needed, to loosen the noodles slightly if the sauce becomes too thick. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Transfer to serving bowls and serve hot with additional cheese.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your carbonara sauce.
- Don't overcook the eggs. The eggs should be cooked until they are thick and creamy, but not scrambled.
- Add the cheese gradually. This will help to prevent the sauce from curdling.
- Season the sauce to taste. Add salt and pepper until the sauce is flavorful but not too salty.
- Serve the carbonara sauce immediately. The sauce will thicken as it cools, so it's best to serve it while it's still hot.
Conclusion:
Carbonara sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make sauce that can be used with a variety of pasta dishes. It's a classic Italian dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. With these tips, you can make a carbonara sauce that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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