No Eggcream Carbonara Recipes

CREAMY CARBONARA (NO EGG)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil, add a generous amount of salt to the pot and the pasta. Cook according to packet instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a frying pan on medium heat. Add onion, bacon and mushrooms to the pan and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and mushrooms are tender.
• Reduce heat to low, then add cream, 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water and the cooked penne pasta and cook, stirring regularly, until the liquid has reduced into a thick creamy sauce. Remove the frying pan from heat and add a good handful of shredded parmesan cheese, tossing through the pasta.
• Serve immediately with extra parmesan cheese on top and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

CREAMY PARMESAN CARBONARA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour and parmesan cheese. Dredge seasoned chicken in the flour mixture; shake off excess and set aside.
• Heat the oil and butter in a large non stick pan or well-seasoned cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until butter has melted and pan is hot. Fry the chicken until golden on each side, cooked through and no longer pink (about 4-5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of your chicken). Transfer onto a warm plate.
• Add the bacon strips to the pan and fry until crispy. Drain off some excess fat, keeping about 1 teaspoons worth in the pan. Add the onion and garlic and fry until onion is transparent (about 1 minute). Reduce heat to low heat, and add the half and half (or cream). Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer; season with a little salt and pepper to your taste. Add in the parmesan cheese, and allow the sauce to simmer until the parmesan cheese has melted slightly. (If the sauce is too runny for your liking, add the cornstarch/water mixture into the centre of the pan and mix through fast to combine into the sauce. It will begin to thicken immediately).
• Add the chicken back into the pan to serve.
• Serve with steamed vegetables (broccoli and/or cauliflower work best), over zucchini noodles, your favourite pasta, or rice.

NO EGG/CREAM CARBONARA

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown. Add onion and garlic and saute 3 minutes, until onion is soft.
• Add oregano and cook 1 minute. Add flour and stir to coat onion.
• Add milk and bring to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes, until sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
• Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, Parmesan and parsley.
• Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
• Drain pasta and toss with sauce to coat. Serve.

THE CREAMIEST NO CREAM CARBONARA PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to boil and cook your pasta following the packet directions. Stop cooking just as it becomes al dente, because it will keep on cooking in the next few steps. Drain, reserving some pasta water for later.
• Crack the eggs in a small bowl and add the grated cheese. Whisk until evenly blended, then set aside.
• Fry up the bacon or pancetta pieces in a large frying pan over medium heat. No added oil required!
• Transfer the drained pasta into the frying pan with the bacon/pancetta and toss through the bacon using a spoon and fork.
• Reduce the heat to the lowest setting or OFF (important!), then pour in your egg and cheese mixture and quickly toss it through the pasta until evenly coated, so it doesn't scramble.
• Transfer into individual serving bowls and serve immediately. Optional: Garnish with a sprinkling of black pepper and sea salt, and/or some reserved grated cheese.