James Martin’s 3-step pasta carbonara uses ‘just a handful of ingredients’

James Martin’s 3-step pasta carbonara uses ‘just a handful of ingredients’

How to make carbonara A perfect carbonara can be achieved by mastering a few simple techniques; cooking the pasta and making the cream thick and silky. Crispy pancetta is another key element of this delicious Italian dish, which is where James Martin suggests starting. Heat a large frying pan until hot then add the oil. … Read more

Nigella Lawson’s cooking tip for ‘thickly creamy’ carbonara sauce

Nigella Lawson’s cooking tip for ‘thickly creamy’ carbonara sauce

Spaghetti carbonara is an Italian classic despite having a popular British rival, which replaces the traditional pancetta with British-style back bacon. The dish is a staple on most Italian restaurant menus and a popular choice for diners, yet few people attempt making it at home. For many, this is because the signature creamy sauce is … Read more

Jamie Oliver’s 15-minute ‘spicy sausage’ chorizo carbonara is the perfect midweek meal

Jamie Oliver’s 15-minute ‘spicy sausage’ chorizo carbonara is the perfect midweek meal

There is nothing better than creamy carbonara pasta for dinner, and this hearty dish can appear fancy but is incredibly simple to make. Jamie Oliver has shared his recipe for a Catalan-inspired chorizo carbonara with a salad side dish, which only takes 15 minutes to cook from scratch. The legendary cook first shared this recipe … Read more