Description
Indulge in an Authentic Carbonara Recipe that brings the heart of Italy to your dining table. This creamy pasta dish balances rich flavors and simple ingredients, making it a delightful choice for both intimate dinners and festive gatherings. With tender chicken or turkey replacing traditional pork, this recipe is designed to cater to a wider audience while still delivering that classic carbonara experience. Prepare this dish in just 35 minutes, and enjoy the luxurious taste of perfectly cooked mezze maniche pasta enveloped in a velvety sauce made from egg yolks and pecorino romano cheese.
Ingredients
- 250 grams mezze maniche pasta
- 1 1/2 cups chicken or turkey (cut into strips)
- 3/4 cups grated pecorino romano cheese
- 4 egg yolks
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the mezze maniche pasta until just before al dente.
- In a frying pan, cook chicken strips over medium heat until golden brown, then remove from the pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, grated cheese, two spoons of rendered fat from the chicken, reserved pasta water, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Transfer the cooked pasta into the frying pan with remaining fat and add half a ladle of pasta water; mix over medium heat until combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in the creamy mixture along with cooked chicken until fully incorporated.
- Serve immediately with additional grated cheese and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your carbonara by adding vegetables like peas or mushrooms for extra flavor. Make sure to use high-quality ingredients for the best results.