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Delicious Spaghetti Carbonara with Beef and Alcohol-Free

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This Spaghetti Carbonara is a comforting dish that combines al dente pasta with crispy beef and a creamy sauce. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 200–250g Pasta
  • 100g Ham
  • 100–150g Parmesan
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • Pinch of Salt
  • Pinch of Pepper
  • 1 tsp Oil
  • 1 Ladle of Pasta Water

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (about 5-7 minutes). Make sure the water is boiling vigorously before adding the pasta.
  2. While the water is boiling, cut the ham into small cubes (about 1 cm). This takes about 2 minutes.
  3. Grate the Parmesan into a bowl. This should take about 3 minutes, depending on your grating technique.
  4. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. This takes about 2 minutes. Make sure no egg whites get into the bowl with the yolks.
  5. Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente (usually 8-10 minutes). Stir occasionally.
  6. Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp of oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat (about 1-2 minutes). Be careful not to let the oil smoke.
  7. Add the ham cubes to the pan and lightly fry until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes). Stir regularly to avoid burning.
  8. When the pasta is done, drain it in a colander, reserving 1 ladle of the pasta water. This takes about 1 minute.
  9. Add the drained pasta to the pan with the ham cubes and mix everything well (about 1-2 minutes).
  10. In a separate bowl, mix the grated Parmesan, egg yolks, and some of the pasta water (about 1-2 minutes) until a creamy sauce forms.
  11. Pour the Parmesan-egg mixture over the pasta and stir everything well (about 2-3 minutes) to evenly distribute the sauce. Be careful not to have the heat too high to avoid scrambling the eggs.
  12. Let the pasta rest for 2-3 minutes. Then season with salt and pepper to taste and serve on a plate (about 1 minute).
  13. If desired, sprinkle some more grated Parmesan over the finished pasta. Enjoy your homemade Spaghetti Carbonara!

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Keywords: Avoid turning the heat too high when adding the eggs and Parmesan to the pasta; this can quickly lead to scrambled eggs, which you don't want. A good non-stick pan is essential to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.

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