Alexander’s Spaghetti Carbonara
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
Description:
This delightful recipe for Alexander’s Spaghetti Carbonara was discovered in a charming local “fundraiser” cookbook. Inspired by the exquisite flavors of the Carbonara served at Alexander’s, a beloved Italian restaurant frequented by the author and her husband, this dish promises to transport you to culinary bliss with its rich and creamy goodness.
Recipe Category:
Spaghetti 🍝
Keywords:
European, < 30 Mins, Stove Top 🍳
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 478.3
- Fat Content: 41.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 240.8mg
- Sodium Content: 581.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 7.2g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 3g
- Protein Content: 19.6g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Prosciutto ham | 1/3 cup |
| Onion | 1/3 |
| Linguine (or fettuccine pasta) | 1 serving |
| Egg | 1 |
| Parmesan cheese | 1/3 cup |
| Parsley | A pinch |
| Oregano | A pinch |
| Olive oil | 2 tbsp |
Instructions:
- Begin by dicing 1/3 cup of Prosciutto ham. Add chopped onion to the ham.
- In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced Prosciutto ham and onion to the skillet. Saute until the onions are translucent and the ham is slightly golden.
- While the ham and onions are cooking, prepare a generous serving of spaghetti for one person according to the package instructions.
- Season the Prosciutto and onions with a pinch of parsley, a pinch of oregano, and red pepper flakes to taste. Stir well to incorporate the flavors.
- Once the Prosciutto and onions are golden and fragrant, add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Stir-fry the spaghetti with the Prosciutto and onions until well combined.
- Crack an egg into the skillet with the spaghetti mixture. Quickly stir the egg into the spaghetti, ensuring it coats the noodles evenly. Cook until the egg is just set, but still creamy.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the spaghetti carbonara and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Alexander’s Spaghetti Carbonara, a dish that captures the essence of Italian comfort food with every flavorful bite! 🇮🇹
