Gordon Ramsay Carbonara: Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious take on the classic carbonara, using turkey bacon and chicken ham for a lighter twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: General
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams turkey bacon
- 150 grams chicken ham
- 250 grams spaghetti
- 3 large eggs
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 50 grams grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and grated parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain the spaghetti and add to the skillet with turkey bacon and garlic.
- Remove from heat and quickly mix in the egg and cheese mixture, stirring to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Ensure the pan is off the heat when adding the egg mixture to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- You can substitute with regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 180 mg