Pigs in Blankets Carbonara by @veryhungrygreek

25 min

2 servings

๐Ÿฅ“

65 g

Smoked pancetta

๐Ÿ

100 g

Dry spaghetti

๐Ÿฅš

4 large yolks

Egg yolks

๐Ÿง€

15 g

Parmesan

โšซ

0.5 g

Black pepper

๐Ÿ–

8

Pigs in blankets

๐Ÿ

15 ml

Pasta water

  1. Cook
    • dry spaghetti
    • Pasta water

    Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the 100 g dry spaghetti until al dente, following the package timing.

  2. Drain
    • pasta cooking water
    • dry spaghetti

    Reserve 1 tbsp pasta cooking water, then drain the cooked spaghetti in a colander.

  3. Fry
    • smoked pancetta

    Fry the 65 g smoked pancetta in a frying pan over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until browned and crispy.

  4. Whisk
    • egg yolk
    • grated Parmesan
    • black pepper

    Whisk the 4 egg yolks with 2 tbsp of the grated Parmesan and the black pepper in a mixing bowl.

  5. Stir
    • pasta cooking water
    • egg yolk

    Stir the reserved 1 tbsp pasta cooking water into the egg yolk mixture until smooth.

  6. Add
    • dry spaghetti
    • smoked pancetta

    Turn off the heat and add the drained spaghetti to the frying pan with the crispy pancetta.

  7. Pour
    • egg yolk
    • grated Parmesan
    • black pepper

    Pour in the egg yolk mixture and toss quickly until the pasta is coated in a silky sauce.

  8. Divide
    • cooked pigs in blankets

    Divide the carbonara between 2 plates and serve with 4 cooked pigs in blankets per portion.

  9. Sprinkle
    • grated Parmesan

    Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 tbsp grated Parmesan over the portions and serve immediately.

Pigs in Blankets Carbonara by @veryhungrygreek

25 min

2 servings

๐Ÿฅ“

65 g

Smoked pancetta

๐Ÿ

100 g

Dry spaghetti

๐Ÿฅš

4 large yolks

Egg yolks

๐Ÿง€

15 g

Parmesan

โšซ

0.5 g

Black pepper

๐Ÿ–

8

Pigs in blankets

๐Ÿ

15 ml

Pasta water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the 100 g dry spaghetti until al dente, following the package timing.

    ๐Ÿdry spaghetti
    ๐Ÿงบcolander
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
  2. Step 2/9

    Reserve 1 tbsp pasta cooking water, then drain the cooked spaghetti in a colander.

    ๐Ÿpasta cooking water
    ๐Ÿdry spaghetti
    ๐Ÿงบcolander
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoon
  3. Step 3/9

    Fry the 65 g smoked pancetta in a frying pan over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until browned and crispy.

    ๐Ÿฅ“smoked pancetta
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  4. Step 4/9

    Whisk the 4 egg yolks with 2 tbsp of the grated Parmesan and the black pepper in a mixing bowl.

    ๐Ÿฅšegg yolk
    ๐Ÿง€grated Parmesan
    โšซblack pepper
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoon
  5. Step 5/9

    Stir the reserved 1 tbsp pasta cooking water into the egg yolk mixture until smooth.

    ๐Ÿpasta cooking water
    ๐Ÿฅšegg yolk
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  6. Step 6/9

    Turn off the heat and add the drained spaghetti to the frying pan with the crispy pancetta.

    ๐Ÿdry spaghetti
    ๐Ÿฅ“smoked pancetta
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
  7. Step 7/9

    Pour in the egg yolk mixture and toss quickly until the pasta is coated in a silky sauce.

    ๐Ÿฅšegg yolk
    ๐Ÿง€grated Parmesan
    โšซblack pepper
    ๐Ÿpasta cooking water
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
  8. Step 8/9

    Divide the carbonara between 2 plates and serve with 4 cooked pigs in blankets per portion.

    ๐Ÿ–cooked pigs in blankets
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
  9. Step 9/9

    Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 tbsp grated Parmesan over the portions and serve immediately.

    ๐Ÿง€grated Parmesan
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Cured Meat, Grains, Pasta, Eggs, Spices, Seasoning

Ingredients

Smoked pancetta, Dry spaghetti, Egg yolks, Parmesan, Black pepper, Pigs in blankets, Pasta water

Notes

Parmesan (grated), Black pepper (good pinch), Pigs in blankets (cooked), Pasta water (reserved from cooking the pasta)

Allergens

gluten, eggs

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

568 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 30g, Fat: 36g, Carbohydrates: 38g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 2g, Saturated fat: 15g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 180mg, Iron: 3mg, Sodium: 760mg, Potassium: 370mg, Phosphorus: 480mg, Zinc: 4mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 220mcg, Vitamin B12: 2mcg, Vitamin D: 2mcg, Folate: 110mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.5mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

colander, frying pan, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, measuring spoon, tongs

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Weeknight meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@veryhungrygreek

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, British

Geographic

United Kingdom, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Silky, Chewy, Crispy, Tender

Flavors

Savory, Smoky, Salty, Peppery, Rich, Umami

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Do not leave egg-based pasta out for more than 2 hours,Serve immediately for the best sauce texture), fridge : 2 days (Cool promptly,Store in an airtight container at 4ยฐC or below,Reheat thoroughly until hot), freezer : 30 days (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Sauce texture may separate after thawing,Thaw in the fridge before reheating)