2-minute-noodle carbonara
serves
2
Warren Mendes transforms everyone's favourite dorm-room meal – 2-minute noodles – into a quick and tasty carbonara.
Ingredients (6)
- 120g guanciale or flat pancetta
- 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
- 3 packs 2 minute noodles
- 1 egg, plus 1 egg yolk
- 50g pecorino or parmesan, finely grated, plus extra to serve
Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.
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1.Bring a large saucepan of very salty water to the boil.
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2.Cut the guanciale or pancetta into 1-2cm pieces. Place in a cold frypan with the oil then heat over medium-high heat. Cook until the fat has rendered and the guanciale is very crispy. Turn off the heat and set aside.
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3.Crush the pepper in a mortar and pestle. Set aside.
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4.Place the egg, egg yolk and parmesan in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
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5.Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook for 1 1/2 minutes then drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
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6.Return guanciale to the heat and add the crushed pepper. Cook for 30 seconds then add the drained noodles and cook, tossing occasionally for a few minutes until the noodles begin to take on some colour. Add some reserved noodle water and toss to combine, then remove from the heat and cool slightly.
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7.Add the egg mixture and toss until completely emulsified. Divide between two bowls and serve covered with extra pecorino and crushed black pepper.
Recipe Notes
For a more decadent version, cook the noodles in a mixture of milk, bay leaves, garlic and the sachet of chicken seasoning from the 2 minute noodle packet.
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