Chorizo carbonara

serves
2
Chorizo carbonara

Warren Mendes brings a new twist to classic carbonara, adding spicy chorizo and a poached egg on top.

Ingredients (9)

  • 200g spaghetti
  • 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 x 100g dried chorizo, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 sprig rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup (50g) grated parmesan
  • 2 tsp white vinegar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves

Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.

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Method

  • 1.
    Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil over high heat.
  • 2.
    Place chorizo and oil in a cold frypan, then place over medium heat. Once it begins to sizzle and the fat starts to render, cook, stirring, for 6 minutes or until crisp.
  • 3.
    Meanwhile add the pasta to the water and cook until al dente.
  • 4.
    Add the garlic and rosemary to the chorizo and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant then remove from the heat.
  • 5.
    Use tongs to remove pasta from the water and place into the pan of chorizo, allowing excess water to follow along with 1/3 cup water.
  • 6.
    Return the water to just below a simmer. Add the vinegar then gently lower in the two eggs using two small bowls. Poach for 2 minutes for very soft eggs.
  • 7.
    Toss the pasta with half the parmesan and a little more water if needed and parsley and divide between bowls. Top with the eggs.
  • 8.
    Sprinkle with extra parmesan, parsley and cracked pepper.
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