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Indulge in the creamy delight of bacon carbonara pasta
Satisfy your cravings with the rich and comforting flavours of bacon carbonara - a classic Italian dish that always hits the spot.
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Bacon Carbonara is a timeless favourite that combines al dente spaghetti with a luscious sauce made mushrooms and crispy bacon.
The dish originates from Rome, where it was traditionally served to charcoal workers (“carbonari”) as a hearty and filling meal. Today, it has become a beloved comfort food enjoyed around the world.
Get dinner on the table in a matter of minutes with a simple bacon carbonara pasta recipe that the whole family will love.
Recipe compliments of Royco®.
Cooking time: 10 mins | Preparation time: 15 mins | Serves: 5
Ingredients
- 1 packet Royco® Bacon Carbonara Pasta Sauce
- 1 Tbls margarine
- 250 g bacon chopped
- 250 g mushrooms sliced
- 100 g peas cooked
- 1 cup cream
- 2-3 ml black pepper for seasoning
- 500 g spaghetti cooked
- 40 g parmesan grated
Vegetarian option: Simply leave out the bacon, and add an additional 250g of exotic mushrooms.
Family Friendly: If your kids will be picking out the peas, replace the peas with hidden grated baby marrow.
Method
- Prepare Royco® Pasta Sauce and spaghetti as per directions on pack.
- Heat margarine & fry bacon & mushrooms.
- Add peas, prepared sauce, cream & pepper, simmer for 1 minute.
- Serve with spaghetti, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, a green salad & crusty Italian bread.
- Ham can be used instead of bacon, but only add once mushrooms are cooked.