Metric:
400gr Spaghetti Pasta
4 Egg Yolks
( +1 Whole Egg )
150gr Guanciale
( Pancetta or smoked Bacon )
1 Onion
100gr Parmesan Cheese
Olive Oil
2 Fresh Lemons
( just the Juice - 1 half per person )
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ITALIAN RECIPE: if like me you have a slow digestion, or feel a bit sick everytime you eat Carbonara, this is a great twist you might want to try.
BUT, you'll have to follow this recipe step by step.
Remember:
- Lemon will help you better digest the Eggs.
- The Eggs must be well cooked. Sort of scramble eggs. If you put creamy eggs on lemon, won't taste as good.
- Onion should only be used to reduce the taste of Pancetta, paired with Lemon, will allow you to end the meal without nausea.
Do not use Black Pepper. If you have IBS ( Irritable Bowel Syndrome ), Black Pepper is never a good idea.
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Time: 30 Minutes |
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Serves: 4 People |
Ingredients:
Conversions |
Metric:
400gr Spaghetti Pasta
4 Egg Yolks
( +1 Whole Egg )
150gr Guanciale
( Pancetta or smoked Bacon )
1 Onion
100gr Parmesan Cheese
Olive Oil
2 Fresh Lemons
( just the Juice - 1 half per person )
Cups:
4 handfuls Spaghetti Pasta
4 Egg Yolks
( +1 Whole Egg )
0.75 cup Guanciale
( Pancetta or smoked Bacon )
1 Onion
1 cup Parmesan Cheese
Olive Oil
2 Fresh Lemons
( just the Juice - 1 half per person )
Directions:
01 - Bring to the boil a large pan of salted water.
02 - Throw in the Spaghetti Pasta.
03 - Cut the Guanciale ( Pancetta or Smoked Bacon ) and Onion, and saute in a large frying pan with a drop of Olive Oil and some water to reduce frying, which would make the dish harder to digest.
04 - Turn the fire off and set it on the side.
05 - While the Pasta is cooking whisk the Eggs and add half Cheese.
06 - Drain the Pasta al dente and throw it in the pan together with the Guanciale ( Pancetta or Smoked Bacon ) and continue to fry it, adding a second drop of Olive Oil.
07 - Turn down the fire to "minimum" and add the Eggs. Let the Eggs cook well and dry.
08 - Add the remaining Cheese and continue cooking.
09 - Squeeze Lemon in the centre of the plates.
10 - Place Pasta over Lemon. Serve.
Notes:
- Make sure the Egg is well cooked.
- If you have digestive problems, do not put too much Onion, and avoid Black Pepper.
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