Smoked Catfish Carbonara Recipe
Buyboat Brand smoked catfish, pecorino
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Spaghetti
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 4
Prepare Sauce
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper until well combined.
Main Ingredients Preparation
- 5
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Add Smoked Catfish
Add the smoked catfish to the skillet, breaking it into pieces with a spatula. Cook for 3-4 minutes until warmed through.
Combining Everything
- 7
- 8
- 9
Season to Taste
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional black pepper if needed.
Garnishing
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Serve the carbonara in bowls, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and additional Pecorino cheese if desired.