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Artichoke Carbonara

Carbonara is a quick and easy supper. The egg yolks and mountains of cheese make it rich and creamy (without the use of cream). The artichokes add a slight citrus flavor that balances the sauce's richness.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Artichoke Carbonara
Servings: 2
Calories: 772kcal

Equipment

  • Frying Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions minced
  • 1 large egg plus 2 yolks
  • 1 pinch nutmeg ground
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated plus extra to serve
  • 2 garlic cloves sliced
  • 14 oz artichoke hearts drained, rinsed, and roughly torn
  • 7 oz spaghetti
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Once hot, add the onion, reduce the heat to low, and sweat for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the egg, extra yolks, nutmeg, and cheese, season with black pepper, and set aside.
  • Fry the garlic for 1 minute in the pan. Then add the artichokes, cover with a lid, and heat gently while the spaghetti cooks.
  • Boil the spaghetti in salted water according to package directions, or until tender. Scoop out a mug of cooking water and drain.
  • Remove the frying pan from the heat and add the spaghetti right away. Toss in the sauce, followed by the egg and cheese mixture. Working quickly, toss the pasta in the mixture, being careful not to let the eggs settle on the bottom of the pan (they may scramble). Once the pasta is coated, if necessary, add a little of the reserved cooking water to make a glossy sauce.
  • Top with additional Parmesan and black pepper to serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 772kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1380mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 431IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 511mg | Iron: 2mg
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