Take-out Tuesday, Salami Carbonara

the Painted Apron

9 years ago

Carbonara…it just might be the ultimate comfort food….😋

If you’ve never made Carbonara, it’s a great thing to have in your repertoire

It’s the dish that chefs make most often for themselves after a long day in the kitchen

It’s heavenly satisfying, a cinch to throw together, and a hit with all appetites

If you have pasta, eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salami, ham, prosciutto or bacon, you’re in business

Saute the salami and garlic {if using bacon, cook it until done then add the garlic for the last minute so it won’t burn}

Combine the eggs and Parmesan cheese

Cook the pasta and add a little to the egg-cheese mixture to temper the eggs {slowly warm without causing them to scramble}

Then combine everything in the skillet with the salami and garlic. Stir, adding a little pasta water to form a silky sauce.

Season with salt and pepper

garnish with parsley or basil

SALAMI CARBONARA

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword 15 minute pasta dinner, salami carbonara, Spaghetti

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings 4

Whisk together eggs and Parmesan in a large bowl. Cut salami into 1/2-inch strips.
Heat a skillet over medium-high, then coat with olive oil.
Cook salami and garlic until salami is crisp.
Cook spaghetti; before draining, reserve 1 cup pasta water.
Add a little hot pasta to egg mixture, to temper the eggs. Then pour the egg mixture with the rest of the pasta into the skillet with the salami and garlic.
Toss, adding enough pasta water to coat pasta in a creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve topped with a sprinkle of parsley and an extra sprinkle of cheese.