Creamy Carbonara Pasta

21m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Bring a medium-sized heavy base saucepan to a boil.
  2. 2Add salt to the water.
  3. 3Add spaghetti.
  4. 4Set a timer for 8 minutes, spinning the pasta around every 2 minutes
  5. 5Bring a large heavy base pan to a high heat.
  6. 6Add butter.
  7. 7Add bacon and fry for 2 minutes, then add onion and garlic.
  8. 8Fry for 3-4 minutes.
  9. 9Add herbs.
  10. 10Add double cream.
  11. 11Let that come to a boil and then reduce it down to a simmer to thicken up
  12. 12Drain pasta and set aside.
  13. 13Add parmesan and season with salt and pepper
  14. 14Add spaghetti.
  15. 15Add egg yolk.
  16. 16Stir together to coat.
  17. 17Plate up.

Ingredients

  • 1 diced onion
  • 4 cloves of garlic, sliced
  • 8 rashers of bacon, diced
  • 1 Tbs parsley, chopped
  • 1 Tbs oregano, chopped
  • 1 tsp thyme, chopped
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 400 ml double cream
  • 250 g spaghetti
  • 1 Tbs salted butter
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1.5 Tbs salt

Tips

  • Adding salt to the water adds flavor and increases the boiling point.
  • Spin the pasta every two minutes so that it does not stick together.
  • Do not add oil in the water when you cook the pasta.
  • Season with salt and pepper as you go.