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Smoked Salmon Carbonara Variation

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Smoked Salmon Carbonara Variation

Spaghetti Carbonara

Prep: 10 min • Cook: 15 min. A modern interpretation that swaps guanciale for delicate flakes of smoked salmon, offering a lighter yet still decadent take on carbonara. The richness of egg and Pecorino is beautifully complemented by the oceanic notes of salmon, with bright hints from lemon zest and fresh dill.

Preparation time
10 min
Cooking time
15 min
Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Course
Main
Complexity
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 11oz spaghetti(or linguine)
  • 5oz smoked salmon(flaked or thinly sliced)
  • 2oz pecorino romano cheese(finely grated, plus extra for serving)
  • 2 pcs eggs(large yolks)
  • 1 pc eggs(whole large)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest(freshly grated)
  • 2 tbsp dill(fresh, chopped)
  • 1 tsp black pepper(freshly ground)
  • salt(for pasta water)

Instructions

Pasta and Egg Mixture

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta cooks, whisk together the egg yolks and whole egg in a medium bowl. Stir in the grated Pecorino Romano, lemon zest, chopped dill, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Assembly

  1. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the spaghetti.
  2. Drain the spaghetti and immediately add it to the bowl with the egg and cheese mixture. Toss vigorously to coat the pasta evenly.
  3. Gradually add a little of the reserved pasta water (about 1/4 cup at a time), tossing continuously, until a creamy sauce forms. Be careful not to scramble the eggs; the residual heat from the pasta and water will cook them.
  4. Gently fold in the flaked smoked salmon.
  5. Divide the pasta among serving bowls. Garnish with extra Pecorino Romano, dill, and a final grind of black pepper, if desired.

Nutrition

Servings
4
Serving size (imperial)
5.3 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (4 servings)
Calories550.5 kcal367 kcal2,202 kcal
Protein25.2 g16.8 g100.8 g
Fat22.1 g14.7 g88.4 g
Carbs60.8 g40.5 g243.2 g

Tips

  • Ensure all your ingredients are prepped and ready before you start cooking the pasta, so assembly is quick.
  • Use the hot pasta water sparingly to create a creamy sauce; too much will make it watery.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect creamy texture and prevent the sauce from drying out.

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