mad house Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Has anyone got a good recipie for the above. I used to have one but can't find it anywhere (nothing unusual) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana's flock Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I learnt a very simple one when I was in France. Here it goes: INGREDIENTS Spaghetti Bacon Onion (large - mild) 2 egg yolks Double cream Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Olive oil (doesn't need to be extra virgin, as it's for cooking only) METHOD While the spaghetti are boiling in a large pan full of water with a generous pinch of sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil cut the bacon into thin stripes and shallow fry until crisp (I just 'show' the oil to the frying pan as the bacon has enough fat on itself to cook). Leave aside. In another bowl add a couple of tablespoons of grated Parmesan, the double cream (about one of those 450ml pots), and the two egg yolks. When the bacon has cooled down a little add it to the sauce. When the spaghetti are done (al dente - normally 11/12 minutes for the dry variety), strain and pour sauce over them. That's it! You can put some extra Parmesan cheese on top if you want. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Where did the onion fit in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I do mine without cream (it makes me feel sick) Boil pasta Fry in olive oil; chopped onion and garlic and bacon, add a little basil and season. Whip up an egg or two in a cup Drain the pasta and turn it back into the saucepan together with the onion/garlic/bacon mix. Add some grated cheese and the whipped egg Mix over a low heat until it's all mixed together but the egg is still runny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 There a really really good one here (I tried it myself) http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11603&highlight=carbonara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strepsy Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 That sounds lovely. What cheese is good? (don't think I can get a veggie version of parmesan). I'll use some cooked Tesco veggie bacon in it I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 You can buy veggie. parmesan - it's not brilliant though. It's in a small tub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad house Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 Thanks for that, from memory it is similer to the recipie I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooks Aloud Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Instead of cream, I use semi-skimmed milk. Once cooked (as above), turn off the heat leave for a few minutes and then add the beaten egg (stops it curdling) and toss around then serve. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...