Traditionally carbonara is made with spaghetti, but for a cheaper and quicker version, use instant noodles to create this rich and creamy dish!
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Yields:
1 serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Ingredients
1
x 90g bacon flavour packet noodles, we used Super Noodles
60g
pancetta
1
medium egg
25g
Pecorino, finely grated (plus extra for serving)
Directions
Step 1Empty the noodles into a large heatproof bowl and sprinkle in the seasoning from the sachets. Pour in just-boiled water from the kettle to just-cover the noodles, making sure they are submerged. Set aside to soften for 5min, or until just cooked.
Step 2Meanwhile, heat a medium pan over medium heat. Cook the pancetta for 5min until golden and crispy.
Step 3 In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, cheese and plenty of freshly ground black pepper until combined.
Step 4Take the pancetta pan off the heat and add the noodles to the pan with 40ml of the cooking water. Add the egg mixture, toss to combine, adding a little more cooking water, if needed, until glossy.
Grace is Good Housekeeping’s Senior Cookery Writer, serving up delicious food and drink content. Grace was trained at Leiths Cookery School and worked as a chef in some of London’s most exciting restaurants before starting at Good Housekeeping. When she isn’t eating and drinking her way through London's restaurants, you’ll find her attending music gigs and binge-watching the newest TV shows.
