Description
A vibrant twist on classic carbonara featuring spicy chorizo and tender purple sprouting broccoli, tossed with a creamy parmesan and egg sauce for a flavorful and satisfying pasta dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 200g chorizo, chopped
- 3 large eggs, plus 2 egg yolks (freeze the whites for another recipe)
- 120g parmesan, finely grated
- 400g spaghetti
- 250g purple sprouting broccoli, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Prepare Chorizo and Garlic: Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Peel the garlic cloves and fry them alongside the chopped chorizo for 5-7 minutes, until the chorizo is crisp at the edges. No additional oil is needed as the chorizo releases its own fat. Remove and discard the garlic using a slotted spoon.
- Mix Egg and Cheese Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the 3 eggs and 2 yolks. Add the finely grated parmesan cheese, a pinch of salt, and some freshly ground black pepper, mixing until combined.
- Cook Pasta and Broccoli: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the spaghetti for 5 minutes, then add the purple sprouting broccoli to the pot. Continue cooking for 2 more minutes until both are tender. Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving some of the cooking water.
- Combine and Toss: Add the drained spaghetti and broccoli into the frying pan with the cooked chorizo. Quickly pour the egg and parmesan mixture over the hot pasta and toss rapidly to coat everything evenly, allowing the residual heat to gently cook the eggs. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
- Serve: Divide the carbonara into four shallow bowls and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs and quality parmesan for best flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency.
- Do not overcook the eggs in the sauce to avoid scrambling.
- Freeze leftover egg whites for use in other recipes like meringues or omelets.
- You can substitute purple sprouting broccoli with regular broccoli or broccolini if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: chorizo carbonara, purple sprouting broccoli pasta, Italian pasta recipe, creamy carbonara, easy dinner
