Carbonara Recipe
Gluten Free. Bacon, homemade sausage, sautéed egg & Parmesan in a white sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4-6 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Once the water is boiling, add the gluten-free spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
- 4
Cook Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon slices. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and chop into bits.
- 5
Cook Sausage
In the same skillet, add the homemade sausage. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Make Sauce Mixture
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and black pepper until well combined.
Combining Ingredients
- 7
- 8
Adjust Consistency
If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
Serving
- 9
Plate and Serve
Serve the carbonara immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper, if desired.
