SMOKY TOMATO CARBONARA
Carbonara, a Roman specialty, transforms a few basic ingredients into a rich pasta dish. It's traditionally made with Parmigiano-Reggiano, eggs, guanciale (cured pork) and black pepper, but this version uses bacon, since it's widely available and lends a nice smoky note. The creamy sauce is created when raw eggs are tossed with the hot pasta (away from direct heat to avoid curdled eggs). This can be tricky, but the method used here is foolproof: Whisk some hot pasta water into the beaten eggs, then drizzle the tempered egg mixture into the pasta while stirring vigorously for a glossy smooth sauce. Tomatoes are not traditional in carbonara, but they lend a bright tang to the dish.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, easy, weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine eggs and egg yolks, cheese, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and whisk well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium. Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to crisp, about 5 minutes. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons bacon grease (reserve any extra for another use). Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until sizzling and starting to brown, about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until softened and juices start to release, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pot (off the heat) and add the bacon-tomato mixture. (If necessary, use 2 tablespoons of pasta water to stir up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet.)
- While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle 1/2 cup of the hot pasta water into the beaten egg mixture until well blended. Slowly drizzle the tempered egg mixture into the pasta, tossing the pasta constantly and vigorously, until well incorporated and saucy. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle in more pasta water if a thinner consistency is desired.
- Serve in bowls with more cheese and black pepper.
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Sahara Coon
coons82@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to impress your friends and family.
Josphat Kariuki
j.kariuki@gmail.comI love how versatile this recipe is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
yeetbeanb 22
y-2@gmail.comThis dish is a bit too heavy for my taste. I would probably only make it on special occasions.
parbin Bc
bc.p@yahoo.comI would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta and smoky flavors.
Jesse Watson
j.w@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Humayra AHMED
ha@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of smoked paprika, but I still enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Yvette Darko
darko59@yahoo.comThis dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Kiswa Pyari
p_k@aol.comI love the smokiness of this dish. It's a great way to add some extra flavor to a classic pasta dish.
Mmathapelo Lefoane
l_mmathapelo13@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.
thanuka dulaj
t-d@yahoo.comThe smoky tomato carbonara was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would use less cream next time.
Warren Scholtz
warrens@aol.comThis dish was so easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
sami negar
negars99@hotmail.comI thought the smoky tomato carbonara was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Vino Khatri
vino_khatri@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Khairullah Lashari
khairullah.lashari@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce turned out too watery. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Mehezabin Akter
akter@hotmail.co.ukThis dish was delicious! I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves pasta.
Sanjeev Raee
r_s94@yahoo.comThe smoky tomato carbonara was a bit too smoky for my taste. I think I would use less smoked paprika next time.
Umais Mughal
m-u37@hotmail.frI love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out perfectly.
Saeedkhan Khan
khan@gmail.comThis smoky tomato carbonara was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the smoked paprika added a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.