Old School Australian Style Pasta Carbonara
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A non-traditional Australian take on pasta carbonara featuring flat pasta (papardella/fettuccine), bacon, caramelized onion and garlic, butter, cream, eggs, parmesan, and herbs like chives and parsley. This version is creamy and rich but deviates from authentic Italian carbonara by including cream, butter, onion, and herbs.
00:15:00 total
Serves 4
medium
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Ingredients
- papardella or fettuccine pasta - watch the video to see (fresh flat pasta, cooks in 2-3 minutes)
- bacon - watch the video to see (chopped, lean with some fat preferred)
- onion - watch the video to see (caramelized)
- garlic - watch the video to see (caramelized with onion)
- butter - watch the video to see (adds creaminess and richness)
- eggs - watch the video to see (whisked, added at the end)
- cream - watch the video to see (added with eggs, makes the sauce creamy)
- parmesan cheese - watch the video to see (grated, added to finish)
- pepper - watch the video to see (generous amount, freshly ground)
- parsley - watch the video to see (chopped, optional herb garnish)
- chives - watch the video to see (chopped, optional herb garnish)
- salt - watch the video to see (for pasta water and seasoning)
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Bring salted water to a boil and cook fresh papardella or fettuccine pasta for 2-3 minutes until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Cook bacon, onion, and garlic: In a pan, sauté chopped bacon until sizzling and some fat renders. Add chopped onion and garlic and caramelize until golden and fragrant.
- Add butter: Add a little chopped butter to the pan with bacon and onion to increase richness and creaminess.
- Prepare egg and cream mixture: Whisk eggs with cream in a bowl to create a creamy sauce base.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Drain pasta quickly to avoid overcooking. Toss pasta into the pan with bacon mixture. Remove from heat and immediately add egg and cream mixture, stirring quickly to coat pasta without scrambling eggs.
- Add cheese and seasoning: Add grated parmesan cheese and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine and create a creamy sauce.
- Add herbs and serve: Optionally, add chopped parsley and chives for garnish. Serve immediately.
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