Pasta Carbonara
- 1/3 packet Spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 5 Prosciutto slices, torn into 1-inch pieces
- 1 Medium sized shallot
- 1 Garlic clove, smashed
- 2 tablespoons White wine
- 1/2 cup Frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon Fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese, plus more for serving
- Cook spaghetti according to package and tir from time to time to prevent the pasta from sticking. Cook until the pasta is al dente (neither crunchy nor too soft).
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large non-stick pan. Arrange the prosciutto pieces so they cover the pan and are not touching each other. Adjust the heat to medium-low, cook the prosciutto for 1 minute, then turn the pieces on the other side and cook for an additional minute - until crispy but not burnt. Remove the prosciutto with a slotted spoon, place on a plate and set aside.
- Using the same pan (do not clean the prosciutto drippings) add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, shallot and the garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine and peas and cook for 30 seconds. Using tongs or a spaghetti spoon, take the spaghetti out of the water and place them into the pan with the rest of the ingredients. Add 2 ladles of the spaghetti water, stir well and cook on low heat until most of the water is absorbed, about 2 minutes. The pasta should be wet and have some liquid, if dry add a 1/2 ladle of the pasta water. Turn the heat off. Add thyme, prosciutto, Parmesan and pepper (to taste) to the pan. Toss the pasta gently using 2 spoons until Parmesan cheese coats the noodles and turns into a creamy sauce.
- Divide the pasta between 2 plates. Top with extra Parmesan cheese and serve right away.
packet, olive oil, shallot, garlic, white wine, frozen peas, thyme, freshly grated parmesan cheese
Taken from food52.com/recipes/35901-pasta-carbonara (may not work)