Name: Barilla Spaghetti Pasta Carbonara with Chorizo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1/3 box Barilla Spaghetti pasta; 3/4 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated; 3 Egg yolks; 2.8 oz chorizo; To taste black pepper, salt and thyme

Barilla Spaghetti Pasta Carbonara with Chorizo

15 minutes

Quick and Easy Recipes Meat Cheese Pork/Sausage Classic Blue Box Long

A classic carbonara, with a bit of a twist! Depending on what you have in the fridge, you could substitute the cured pork for chorizo sausage for a reinvented, smoky taste! In just 15 minutes, toss together perfectly al dente Barilla Spaghetti in a creamy pecorino romano cheese sauce, for a simply delicious lunch or dinner that has a premium vibe.

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Ingredients

2 servings

1/3 boxBarilla Spaghetti pasta

3/4 cuppecorino romano cheese, grated

3Egg yolks

2.8 ozchorizo

To tasteblack pepper, salt and thyme

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Cook Barilla Spaghetti pasta in a large pot of salted water.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cut chorizo into cubes and put in a large pan. Gently brown with oil.

Step 3

In the meantime, beat egg yolks with the pecorino romano cheese and 2 spoons boiling pasta water. Add freshly ground black pepper.

Step 4

When the Barilla Spaghetti pasta is cooked until al dente, drain it and put it in the pan with the chorizo.

Step 5

Away from the heat, add the beaten egg yolks, with 1 tbsp cooking water for a creamy result.

Step 6

Stir for a minute and sprinkle with cheese, thyme and black pepper.

Chef's tip

The perfect carbonara is creamy, without lumps of eggs too coagulated or with yolks too liquid. To better control the right coagulation and the temperature, pour the yolk mixture in while bringing the pan out of the fire.

Spaghetti

The most famous pasta shape in the world and the most popular shape in Italy; the name comes from the Italian word "spagh", which means "lengths of cord." Spaghetti is a classic and versatile cut that originates from the south of Italy and is commonly used with tomato sauces, fresh vegetables or fish.

Shape

Long

Cook time

10 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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