Receta Spaghetti carbonara with smoked turkey
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry spaghetti
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 smoked turkey leg, meat removed from bones, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 4 eggs
- 2/3 cup grated parmesan, romano or Grana Padano cheese, plus more for serving
- freshly grated black pepper
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the spaghetti and the salt and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.While the pasta is cooking, heat a skillet and add the smoked turkey and cooked bacon. Saute the meat about 4 minutes, until the turkey chunks are browned and crisp on the outside. Add the garlic, stir, and turn off the heat until the pasta is ready. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and the grated cheese.When the pasta is al dente, turn the heat back on under the skillet and add the pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet with the meat. Toss about 1 minute, until the pasta is coated with the juices (okay, the fat) from the pan. Turn the hot spaghetti mixture into the mixing bowl with the eggs and cheese. Using tongs or two large spoons, toss the pasta vigorously to coat it with the egg mixture. Don't skimp on this step - the hot pasta will cook the egg on contact, but if you let it sit too long in one position it will end up more like scrambled eggs and less like the silky result you want. Grind on a lot of black pepper, toss again, and serve immediately, passing more grated cheese at the table.
Details
Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 30 mins Yield: 4 generous servings