Spam Carbonara
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
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Prep Time:5 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT15M10 Minutes
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Yield:4 Servings
Ingredients
- 6 Spam, diced
- 12 ounces pasta (spaghetti, linguini or bucatini)
- 1 egg
- 2 egg yolks
- ½ cup grated pecorino
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 Spam, diced
- 340.19g pasta (spaghetti, linguini or bucatini)
- 1 egg
- 2 egg yolks
- 118.29ml grated pecorino
- 118.29ml grated parmesan
- Freshly ground black pepper
Taking a twist on a classic utilizing Spam! It is a delicious, even if surprising, substitution for the traditional guanciale used in Carbonara.
Preparation
STEP 1
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Season with salt. Begin cooking pasta per package instructions to al dente.
STEP 2
Add diced Spam to a large skillet. Heat to medium-high heat. Cook Spam until fat is rendered and meat is crispy, about 5 minutes.
STEP 3
While Spam and pasta are cooking add egg, egg yolks, pecorino, half of the parmesan and a good amount of freshly ground black pepper to a bowl. Whisk until well combined.
STEP 4
Once Spam is crisped add cooked pasta directly to the pan. Be sure to reserve 1 cup of hot pasta water. Toss pasta with spam and any fat that has rendered in the pan.
STEP 5
Remove pan from heat. Add egg and cheese mixture to pasta and toss. Begin adding some of the pasta water, about ¼ cup at a time, mixing in between, until rich luxurious sauce forms. Serve immediately with the remaining parmesan cheese and an extra sprinkle of pepper.