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Simplified Carbonara Pasta

Name: Simplified Carbonara Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: italienne
Ingredients: 400 g Pasta; 150 g Ham; 3 unit Eggs; 80 g Grated Parmesan; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Pepper

A lighter take on the classic Italian carbonara with ham, eggs, and cheese. A timeless favorite ready in 20 minutes.

20 min4 servings450 kcalDifficulty: Easy

Ingredients

400 g Pasta
150 g Ham
3 unit Eggs
80 g Grated Parmesan
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Pepper

Instructions

Step 1
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain, reserving 200 ml of pasta water.
Step 2
Meanwhile, dice the ham into small pieces.
Step 3
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
Step 4
Heat the olive oil in the pot. Add the ham and warm for 1-2 minutes.
Step 5
Add the drained pasta to the ham. Pour in the egg-cheese mixture and stir quickly, adding some pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.

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