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Simple Carbonara Pasta

Name: Simple Carbonara Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 portions
Cuisine: italienne
Ingredients: 200 g Pasta; 100 g Ham or bacon; 60 g Grated Parmesan; 2 piece Eggs; 1.5 l Water; 5 g Salt; 3 g Pepper

A simplified take on authentic Italian carbonara using basic pantry ingredients and a couple of eggs. Creamy and delicious.

20 min2 servings580 kcalDifficulty: Easy

Ingredients

200 g Pasta
100 g Ham or bacon
60 g Grated Parmesan
2 piece Eggs
1.5 l Water
5 g Salt
3 g 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 brown it in a skillet.
Step 3
In a bowl, whisk the eggs with Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
Step 4
Drain the pasta, reserving a glass of cooking water.
Step 5
Add the hot pasta to the ham, remove from heat, and pour the egg mixture over it.
Step 6
Stir quickly, adding a bit of cooking water if needed to create a creamy sauce.

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