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Indulgent Carbonara-Inspired Pasta

Name: Indulgent Carbonara-Inspired Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 portions
Cuisine: italienne
Ingredients: 250 g Pasta; 120 g Ham; 2 piece Eggs; 60 g Parmesan; 40 g Gruyère; 20 g Dark chocolate; 100 ml Heavy cream; 20 g Butter; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Pepper

A simplified Italian carbonara with ham, egg, and cheese, finished with grated dark chocolate for a sweet-savory twist.

20 min2 servings680 kcalDifficulty: Medium

Ingredients

250 g Pasta
120 g Ham
2 piece Eggs
60 g Parmesan
40 g Gruyère
20 g Dark chocolate
100 ml Heavy cream
20 g Butter
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Pepper

Instructions

Step 1
Bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, dice the ham and sauté in a pan for 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, grated Parmesan, and Gruyère.
Step 4
Drain the pasta, reserving a glass of cooking water.
Step 5
Toss the hot pasta with the ham. Remove from heat and pour the egg mixture over, stirring to create a sauce. Add a splash of pasta water if needed.
Step 6
Season with salt and pepper. Serve with grated dark chocolate on top for a decadent finish.

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