Carbonara Spicy Rigatoni
Carbonara is a classic Italian pasta dish that is typically made with eggs, cheese, and pancetta.
Ingredients
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 4 ounces pancetta diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer and cook until the cheese is melted.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the eggs until they are just set.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
For a richer flavor, use full-fat heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
If you don't have pancetta, you can substitute bacon or diced prosciutto.
If you want to make this dish vegetarian, you can omit the pancetta and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
You can also add other vegetables to this dish, such as broccoli, spinach, or mushrooms.
This dish is best served immediately, but it can also be reheated in the microwave or oven.
Additional Notes
This recipe is for a basic carbonara rigatoni. You can add other ingredients to taste, such as mushrooms, spinach, or chopped tomatoes.
If you don't have Parmesan cheese, you can substitute another type of hard cheese, such as Romano or Pecorino Romano.
This dish is best served immediately, but it can also be reheated in the microwave or oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 621kcalCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 21gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 312mgPotassium: 352mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 358IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 2mg
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