Gordon Ramsay Carbonara: The Ultimate Recipe & Guide
Gordon Ramsay Carbonara: The Ultimate Recipe & Guide is a delightful take on the classic Italian dish that brings rich, creamy flavors to your table. This carbonara recipe stands out for its luxurious texture, created by blending high-quality cheeses and eggs, resulting in a sauce that beautifully coats each strand of spaghetti. Perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to special gatherings, this dish is both satisfying and impressive. With a cooking time of just 35 minutes, you can whip up this gourmet meal even on busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 5 ounces turkey strips or thick-cut Turkey Bacon, diced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Dice turkey strips or Turkey Bacon into ¼-inch pieces and cook in a cold skillet over medium-low heat until crispy.
- Remove crispy pieces and set aside while reserving the rendered fat.
- (Optional) Sauté minced garlic in the skillet with reserved fat for added flavor.
- Whisk together eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve pasta water before draining.
- Combine hot pasta with reserved fat off heat and mix in the egg mixture until creamy.
- Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed, then add the crispy turkey strips or Turkey Bacon back into the mix.
- Season to taste and serve immediately with additional cheese and garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 265mg