Creamy Carbonara Pasta

21 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Bring a medium-sized heavy base saucepan to a boil.
  2. 2Bring a medium-sized heavy base saucepan to a boil.
  3. 3Bring a medium-sized heavy base saucepan to a boil.
  4. 4Add salt to the water.
  5. 5Add salt to the water.
  6. 6Add salt to the water.
  7. 7Add spaghetti.
  8. 8Add spaghetti.
  9. 9Add spaghetti.
  10. 10Set a timer for 8 minutes, spinning the pasta around every 2 minutes
  11. 11Set a timer for 8 minutes, spinning the pasta around every 2 minutes
  12. 12Set a timer for 8 minutes, spinning the pasta around every 2 minutes
  13. 13Bring a large heavy base pan to a high heat.
  14. 14Bring a large heavy base pan to a high heat.
  15. 15Bring a large heavy base pan to a high heat.
  16. 16Add butter.
  17. 17Add butter.
  18. 18Add butter.
  19. 19Add bacon and fry for 2 minutes, then add onion and garlic.
  20. 20Add bacon and fry for 2 minutes, then add onion and garlic.
  21. 21Add bacon and fry for 2 minutes, then add onion and garlic.
  22. 22Fry for 3-4 minutes.
  23. 23Fry for 3-4 minutes.
  24. 24Fry for 3-4 minutes.
  25. 25Add herbs.
  26. 26Add herbs.
  27. 27Add herbs.
  28. 28Add double cream.
  29. 29Add double cream.
  30. 30Add double cream.
  31. 31Let that come to a boil and then reduce it down to a simmer to thicken up
  32. 32Let that come to a boil and then reduce it down to a simmer to thicken up
  33. 33Let that come to a boil and then reduce it down to a simmer to thicken up
  34. 34Drain pasta and set aside.
  35. 35Drain pasta and set aside.
  36. 36Drain pasta and set aside.
  37. 37Add parmesan and season with salt and pepper
  38. 38Add parmesan and season with salt and pepper
  39. 39Add parmesan and season with salt and pepper
  40. 40Add spaghetti.
  41. 41Add spaghetti.
  42. 42Add spaghetti.
  43. 43Add egg yolk.
  44. 44Add egg yolk.
  45. 45Add egg yolk.
  46. 46Stir together to coat.
  47. 47Stir together to coat.
  48. 48Stir together to coat.
  49. 49Plate up.
  50. 50Plate up.
  51. 51Plate up.

Ingredients

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