Looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than Jamie Oliver's spaghetti carbonara recipe! With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you'll have a mouth-watering dish in no time.
Ingredients:
- 400g spaghetti
- 150g pancetta or guanciale, diced
- 4 large free-range egg yolks
- 75g Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and the diced pancetta or guanciale. Cook until the pancetta is crispy and golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and Parmesan cheese.
- In a separate pan, gently fry the garlic clove in a little olive oil until golden brown. Remove the garlic and discard.
- When the spaghetti is cooked, drain it and add it to the frying pan with the pancetta. Toss everything together until the spaghetti is coated in the pancetta fat.
- Remove the frying pan from the heat and quickly add the egg and Parmesan mixture. Toss everything together until the spaghetti is coated in the sauce and the eggs have cooked slightly from the heat of the pasta.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
So there you have it, a delicious and easy spaghetti carbonara recipe courtesy of Jamie Oliver! Give it a try the next time you're in the mood for a comforting and satisfying dinner.
