JAMIE OLIVERS PASTA CARBONARA

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Posted in response to a query about the best way to prepare carbonara. I use Jamie Olivers recipe for Penne Carbonara, which is in "Happy Days With The Naked Chef". This is another of his recipes, using the same technique with slightly different ingredients. I have always found Jamies recipes to be simple and easy to prepare, I enjoy his cheerful approach to cooking! Hope that you enjoy it!

Provided by Karen Elizabeth

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

455 g farfalle pasta (bowtie pasta)
1 egg
100 ml double cream
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
12 slices pancetta or 12 slices smoked streaky bacon, roughly sliced
1 cup fresh peas or 1 cup frozen peas
2 sprigs of fresh mint, leaves picked
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the farfalle, and cook according to the packet instructions.
  • Whisk the egg in a bowl with the cream, salt and pepper.
  • Put the pancetta or bacon into a second pan and cook until crispy and golden.
  • When the farfalle is nearly cooked, add the peas for the last minute and a half. This way they will burst in your mouth and be lovely and sweet.
  • When cooked, drain in a colander, saving a little of the cooking water.
  • Add the pasta to the pancetta and stir in most of the mint, finely sliced - if the pan isn't big enough, mix it all together in a large warmed bowl.
  • Now add the egg and cream mix to the pasta. What's important here is that you add it while the pasta is still hot. This way, the residual heat of the pasta will cook the eggs, but not so that they resemble scrambled eggs.
  • The pasta will actually cook the egg enough to give you a silky smooth sauce.
  • Toss together and loosen with a little of the reserved cooking water if necessary.
  • Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with the Parmesan and the rest of the mint leaves, and serve as soon as possible.

michael nwakanma
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This recipe is a winner!


Red Lord
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I made this for my family and they all loved it. The kids especially loved the creamy sauce.


Izzy Zacari
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This was my first time making pasta carbonara and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.


syed najeeb
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I've tried several different carbonara recipes and this one is by far the best. The sauce is so rich and flavorful.


Balti2917
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


gretchen logan
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This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Sagun Hemram
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I made this for my family and they all loved it. The kids especially loved the creamy sauce.


Izaak Hernandez
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This was my first time making pasta carbonara and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.


Sadock Pesambili
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I've tried several different carbonara recipes and this one is by far the best. The sauce is so rich and flavorful.


Gyanwatie Sewah
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Absolutely Not
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Qadeer Soomro
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I made this last night and it was delicious! My husband and I both loved it.


champ bro
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This is the best pasta carbonara I've ever had! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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