Spaghetti Carbonara is one of those classic dishes that everyone seems to have a slightly different recipe for, although the basics (eggs, pancetta, parmesan) remain the same. My husband makes ‘proper’ Carbonara without the cream, instead adding white wine and a sprinkling of nutmeg as per Nigella Lawson’s recipe. It’s very tasty but I’m pleased to say that the kids prefer my version! In fact, this is my eldest son’s favourite dish and he always requests it on special occasion or when he is having a friend over for tea.
Ingredients (serves 3-4):
400g Spaghetti
3 Egg yolks
100ml Double cream
75ml Creme fraiche
75g Finely grated parmesan
Black pepper
150g Cubed smoked pancetta
1 tbsp Olive oil
25g Butter
Method:
1. Boil the pasta in a pan of water with a bit of olive oil according to the packet instructions.
2. In a bowl combine the egg yolks, double cream, creme fraiche, parmesan and a good grinding of black pepper.
3. Fry the pancetta in the olive oil until it starts to crisp and remove from the heat until the pasta has cooked.
4. When the spaghetti is ready, drain and return it to the saucepan. Tip over the pancetta and butter.
5. Keeping the pan on a very low heat, pour over the egg mixture and stir it through until it thickens and coats all the strands of spaghetti.
6. Serve immediately with extra parmesan and black pepper.
A Spoonful of Style 
Like grocery shopping, one should not read food blogs when hungry! YUMMMMMMAROO
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love carbonara!
It is so tasty. X
I will be making this for sure but a vegetarian version so no pancetta…can’t wait to try it! Bookmarked x
Ooh I’m so pleased to hear that. Let me know what you think. X
Mmmm. And no mushrooms. Mushrooms are evil and spoil far too many carbonaras.
My children are “allergic” to mushrooms – I think it is the texture they can’t stand. X
Absolutely. Texture of slugs!
Aargh so true. Don’t think I can eat another mushroom after reading that! 😱
I love this dish thank you so much for showing me how to make a class version!
Thank you so much for your comment. It is very tasty, even if I say so myself! X
It looks it! Beautiful photos! Nom!
I have never had this but I want to make it! Xoxo
Yes do, it is so yummy! You won’t be disappointed. xxx
I’ve never tried this. Looks very Yummy. Maybe, I’ll pick up the missing ingredients and give it a try this weekend. XoX-YuM
Definitely. Let me know what you think. X
I love carbonara! It’s my ultimate go-to dish whenever I visit an Italian restaurant. I even tried it in Rome when we visited a couple of years ago. It will forever be my true Italian love! 😀
Ooh I bet a real Italian carbonara was out of this world. My boys are desperate to go to Italy as they love pasta, pizza and ice cream! X
Yes, it was heavenly! 😀 I would love to go back.. But maybe visit the countryside instead. Definitely go and visit Rome. We visited different cities in Italy but Rome will always be my favourite. There are so many places to visit and the food, everything is so fresh and tasty! 🙂