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Carbonara (Halal)

A creamy and authentic Italian-style carbonara made with halal ingredients like beef bacon or smoked turkey for a rich, comforting pasta dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Component
  • 400 g spaghetti
  • 150 g halal beef bacon or smoked turkey
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • salt to taste
Garnish
  • fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. Cook halal beef bacon or turkey in a skillet with olive oil until crispy. Set aside.
  3. Whisk eggs, Parmesan, and black pepper in a bowl.
  4. Sauté garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
  5. Add hot pasta and cooked meat to the skillet and toss.
  6. Remove from heat and mix in egg mixture quickly to create a creamy sauce.
  7. Add reserved pasta water gradually to adjust consistency.
  8. Serve hot with parsley and extra cheese.

Notes

Always remove the pan from heat before adding eggs to avoid scrambling. Use pasta water for a silky sauce.