Carbonara recipes
Our carbonara recipes include the traditional spaghetti version, a vegetarian idea and a fiery one made with chorizo. There’s a reason why this creamy recipe is a firm family favourite…
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Gennaro Contaldo’s asparagus carbonara
Gennaro Contaldo gives classic carbonara a springtime make over with the addition of asparagus in this quick and delicious recipe.
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Orzo carbonara
It won’t please any Italians, but stirring carbonara through orzo instead of the more usual spaghetti creates an unparalleled creaminess.
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‘Carbonara’ scrambled eggs
Scrambled eggs are usually the last thing you want when making carbonara. Here, however, the flavours transform into an indulgent breakfast.
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One-pot carbonara pasta bake
This creamy carbonara pasta bake recipe is a no-fuss, one-pot dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal and ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Pea and pancetta carbonara
Peas, pasta and pancetta mixed with creamy carbonara sauce… It doesn’t get much better for an inexpensive, crowd-pleasing supper.
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Sausage and sprout carbonara
Our creamy carbonara for two is a great way to use up leftover brussels sprouts and sausages. Or you can swap the sprouts for any cooked greens you like.
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Summer vegetable carbonara
There's no weeknight dinner more comforting than creamy carbonara. We've added fresh mint, peas and broccoli to give this Italian classic a summery twist.
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Carbonara frittata
Is it a carbonara or a frittata? Well, it's both! An easy, cheesy pasta recipe with a crispy, golden topping that you'll come back to time and time again
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Bacon, beans and lemon carbonara
You only need 20 minutes to make our take on classic carbonara. Made with bacon, broad beans, and orechiette pasta – for catching the cheesy sauce.
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Healthier spaghetti carbonara with parma ham
Carbonara is traditionally made with high-in-fat lardons. In this recipe, we use parma ham so you still get that crisp saltiness without the calories.
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Quick ham carbonara
Use leftover ham in this quick and wickedly decadent carbonara recipe. The dish takes just 15 minutes to make and, we guarantee, even quicker to devour.
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Heston Blumenthal’s carbonara
Heston Blumenthal adds fresh green chilli to his luxurious carbonara. A great recipe for those who love extra zing added to their dinner.
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Chorizo carbonara
Add a fiery kick to your dinner with this quick version of a classic Italian carbonara recipe which replaces ham with smoky chorizo.
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Spaghetti carbonara
Classic spaghetti carbonara is the ultimate in comfort food. Quick, easy and affordable – there's a reason this Italian recipe is a family favourite.
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Quick linguine carbonara with courgette and bacon
Pasta is great for an easy midweek meal and this linguine carbonara recipe, with courgette and bacon, is quick as well as tasty.
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Mushroom carbonara
This quick mushroom carbonara pasta dish is the perfect midweek supper – speedy, scrumptious and comforting. Make it with linguine or spaghetti
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