Carbonara with egg yolk

Tips: Get the perfect carbonara with egg yolk

Learn to make your carbonara creamy and indulgent with these tips. Improve your cooking skills and make every bite rich and delightful.

Swiftly transfer to serving bowls

Transfer the sauce to pre-warmed serving bowls as soon as it becomes creamy. This step helps maintain the sauce's perfect texture, which is best when fresh. Delaying can cause the sauce to thicken or scramble, so serve your carbonara immediately for the best taste.

Storing and reheating

To store leftover carbonara with egg yolk, save it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When reheating, gently warm the pasta on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of cream or water to restore its creamy texture without drying it out.

Avoid freezing

Avoid freezing carbonara with egg yolk. The creamy sauce may separate, and the texture of the egg yolks can become grainy.

Enjoy our easy recipe for carbonara with egg yolk

Fifteen minutes is all it takes to make a delicious carbonara with egg yolk. This easy recipe uses a few simple ingredients that come together to create a meal greater than the sum of its parts. It takes the classic carbonara components – meat, sauce, and spaghetti – and turns them into a quick and delightful dinner. We take this timeless Italian dish and add a twist with a fresh egg yolk on top.

Are you trying to find more easy pasta dishes for dinner? Take a look at our recipes for creamy chicken pasta with béchamel sauce or tasty béchamel pasta. For something equally delicious, try a salmon lasagne with vegetables or a hearty beef and vegetable lasagne.

Classic combination of rich sauce and smoked ham

Combine a rich pasta sauce with smoked ham and enjoy the essence of comfort food. The carbonara sauce provides a smooth, creamy consistency that coats the spaghetti perfectly. By incorporating diced smoked ham, the sauce blends seamlessly with the robust and smoky flavours of the meat. While the silky-smooth sauce clings to the other ingredients, the smoked ham adds a wonderful bite to every forkful.

Served with egg yolk on top for silky-smooth texture

Traditionally, spaghetti carbonara combines eggs and cheese cooked with the pasta to create a smooth sauce. We add a sophisticated twist by topping the dish with an egg yolk. This elegant addition is sure to impress both friends and family. Serve the carbonara on a warm plate or in a hot bowl, and then mix the raw yolk into the pasta. The heat from the pasta gently cooks the yolk, transforming it into a rich and velvety sauce. This method adds a luxurious touch to a simple dish, making it even more enjoyable.

An Italian classic with mysterious origins

The origin of this simple dish is shrouded in mystery. Some believe it emerged during World War II, using basic ingredients available at the time. Others suggest the name derives from "carbonari," meaning charcoal workers. Regardless of its roots, carbonara remains a quick and easy option for a satisfying meal, echoing the practices of the past.

Add your own touch

There are different ways to personalise and get creative with the dish. Begin with finding the cheese of your choice. Cheddar brings a creamy texture to the dish, but choices like Parmigiano Reggiano and Pecorino Romano stand out for their rich flavours. While Parmigiano Reggiano has a nutty and slightly salty taste, Pecorino Romano is sharper and saltier, adding a bold, tangy flavour. To get closer to the original recipe, feel free to swap out smoked ham with other meats like pancetta, guanciale, or bacon. When fried, they all bring a more pronounced savoury flavour and a crispy texture.