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Spaghetti Carbonara
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 


Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 3 people
Author: Ella Eats
Ingredients
  • 300 grams fresh pasta or dried if available
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, skin removed and squashed with a knife
  • 500 grams proscuitto, diced
  • 4 tbsp white wine
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 6 tbsp grated parmesan cheese of your choice
  • A generous grind of black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a fry pan over a medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the squashed garlic and allow to cook in the oil for 2-3 minutes or until browned on the edges. Discard the garlic once it has browned

  2. Add the diced prosciutto to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes or until it begins to crisp at the edges. Add the white wine and allow to simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occassionally.

  3. Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to the boil and cook the pasta as per instructions. For fresh pasta. I cooked mine for 5 minutes. 

  4. In a large serving bowl, crack the eggs and beat with a fork until they come together. Add in the black pepper, parsley and Parmesan and stir to combine.

  5. Once the pasta is cooked, drain the water and add the pasta to the serving bowl, then topping with the white wine and proscuitto sauce. Toss to combine and serve immediately.