Gordon Ramsay’s carbonara is a hearty and satisfying pasta dish made with simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. He uses Parmesan cheese, and I recommend doing the same for its rich flavor. This recipe has all the essentials of a great dish: vegetables, cream, bacon, cheese, and pasta—creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients:
- 125g Dried Spaghetti
- 80g Streaky Bacon (cut into small pieces)
- 2 cloves Garlic (thinly sliced)
- 2 Mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 Chili (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Parsley (chopped)
- 40g Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 2 Egg Yolks
- 1 ½ tablespoons Crème Fraîche
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)
Equipment:
- Pot
- Non-Stick Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Colander
- Wooden Flat Spoon
- Kitchen Tongs
- Spoons
- Knife
Instructions:
- Cook the Pasta: Fill a pot with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then add the pasta and cook it al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving some pasta water for later.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: Separate the egg yolks into a bowl and set them aside.
- Cook the Bacon: Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the bacon pieces and season with a little black pepper. Sauté for a few seconds until the bacon begins to crisp up.
- Add Vegetables: Add the sliced mushrooms and minced chili to the pan. Continue cooking until the bacon becomes crispy and the mushrooms change color.
- Add Pasta Water: Once the mixture is nearly cooked, add about 3 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to the pan, stirring to combine.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the drained pasta to the pan, stirring well. Pour the egg yolk and cheese mixture over the pasta and cook on low heat for about 30 seconds while stirring continuously. This will help create a creamy texture.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the pasta and transfer it to a serving plate. Finish with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Your creamy and delicious Gordon Ramsay-style carbonara is now ready to be enjoyed!
