2-minute-noodle carbonara

serves
2
2 Minute Noodle Carbonara

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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Method

  • 1.
    Bring a large saucepan of very salty water to the boil.
  • 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.
  • 3.
    Crush the pepper in a mortar and pestle. Set aside.
  • 4.
    Place the egg, egg yolk and parmesan in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • 5.
    Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook for 1 1/2 minutes then drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
  • 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.
  • 7.
    Add the egg mixture and toss until completely emulsified. Divide between two bowls and serve covered with extra pecorino and crushed black pepper.
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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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