Microwave carbonara
A super easy carbonara only made in the microwave! Perfect for last minute work lunches when you forgot to prepare ahead of time. Recipe tested using a 800W microwave.
Ingredients
Instructions
4 steps- 1
Microwave the pancetta in a microwavable bowl for 2 minutes and set aside. The pancetta should have released its oils and started to brown.
- 2
Snap the pasta in half, then place in a microwaveable container with the salt. Pour over boiling water until completely covered. Microwave for the cooking time suggested on the packet plus an extra 4 minutes. Stir every 2-3 minutes, breaking up any pasta that is sticking together. Add more boiling water if necessary.
- 3
Meanwhile, stir the egg, Parmesan and black pepper into the pancetta until completely combined. When the pasta has cooked, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water. Drain the remaining pasta water.
- 4
Tip the spaghetti into the egg mixture and stir well. Microwave for 30 seconds or until warmed through, but be careful not to overcook the eggs - you want a smooth sauce, not scrambled eggs. Stand in the microwave for 1 minute before eating.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 300 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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