Pasta alla Carbonara

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

Thanks so much ladies!!!  I think I may have been pouring it in too slow.  I know there will probably be a few bits of cooked egg in it - but mine was a bit extreme. 

I'm looking forward to trying it again - such a fantastic recipe thanks Bron!!!

Chelsea 

[judydawn]

I want to make this tomorrow but I have some fresh pasta which only takes 2 minutes to cook. How do you think I will go with it - it definitely wouldn't need 15 minutes to cook but the liquid would take more than 2 minutes to get to boiling point.  Don't know if fresh pasta takes up the sauce as much as dried pasta so it could be too runny. On second thoughts, maybe I should stick to the dried in this instance.  Anyone tried it with fresh??

[Thermomixer]

JD - I'd be inclined to try with only about 100ml water and cook everything except the pasta and egg for 10 minutes, then add the pasta and cook for 3 minutes and then add the egg and mix without heat - just gently mix it thru on reverse and let the heat in the mix to cook the egg.

You can add some water if it looks too thick.

[judydawn]

Thanks Thermomixer, will do.  Will get back to you on how it went.

[judydawn]

JD - I'd be inclined to try with only about 100ml water and cook everything except the pasta and egg for 10 minutes, then add the pasta and cook for 3 minutes and then add the egg and mix without heat - just gently mix it thru on reverse and let the heat in the mix to cook the egg.

You can add some water if it looks too thick.

Followed your instructions Thermomixer - just needed an extra 50mls water.  Was a little rich for me with cream (used low fat variety) so will try it with Carnation Evaporated Milk next time but DH ate his without complaining (remember he is not a pasta lover).

[Thermomixer]

You are a champion JD - I worry that I may kill somebody with my suggestions.  Hope MM has good insurance 

[judydawn]

You are a champion JD - I worry that I may kill somebody with my suggestions.  Hope MM has good insurance 

I wasn't aware of the fact that your suggestions could be dangerous Thermomixer!!!  Seriously though, I trust your judgement and am only too happy to be pointed in the right direction from such a knowledgeable person.

[Sundari]

we tried this last night. Love the quick easy option. Bit creamier than I personally like but DD gave it the thumbs up. I often do a carbonara with egg only no cream but I will keep this one on standby for meals needed in under 20min.

[brazen20au]

would it be possible to double this reicpe or do i need to cook 2-3 batches?

[judydawn]

I found this made 2 large servings Karen, far too much for DH & me so double for you would probably be fine.  Some of the others have added 33% to the recipe so it is worth reading their postings.  It's a while back now when I did it and I can't remember how full the bowl was just sticking to the recipe for 2.  Those with larger families may be able to answer your query.

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

I make two batches for our family of four and have a little left over.  I don't think a double batch will fit and your family of 5 would probably need more than the 33% extra.    Also I use a lot less liquid than the recipe states as it wouldn't absorb it. 

[brazen20au]

i managed to nearly double it without any trouble however it probably was a bit much sauce to pasta. just going to post on my blog (wow, a post, been a long time lol)

[salval]

Just wanted to say thanks for this recipe. I made it tonight for dinner as I wanted something easy.. And it was lovely. In the past, I've bought the sauce in a tub, when I wanted something quick, (always feeling guilty as I knew it would be loaded with numbers), so I'm rapt to have this now!

[Thermolicious]

Thread revival!  Just tried this and it is bliss

[jakodai]

Thanks for reviving this Thermolicious - this certainly seems to be a keeper. I'm thinking of putting a list of 'go-to' meals for busy nights or when I just can't be bothered. I'm just not good enough at my TMX yet to know what I can do quickly.