Carbonara Pasta with Crispy Parmesan and Basil Cream
4
servings15
minutes10
minutes2500
kcal25
minutesRediscover pasta carbonara in an innovative, gourmet version, with a touch of originality from Cuizette. This recipe revisits the Italian classic by adding crunchy Parmesan and a light basil cream. Perfect for surprising your guests while preserving the warm, comforting spirit of this emblematic dish.
Ingrédients
- For pasta :
400 g spaghetti
150 g pancetta or smoked bacon
2 whole eggs + 2 yolks
60 g grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
- For the basil cream :
100 ml light liquid cream
1 handful fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove
2 c. tablespoon olive oil
- For the crunchy Parmesan :
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Parmesan potato chips: Preheat your oven to 200°C. Place small heaps of grated Parmesan on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten them slightly. Bake for 5-7 minutes, until golden and crisp. Leave to cool.
- Cook the pasta: Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water, according to package directions. Drain, reserving a ladleful of cooking water.
- Prepare the basil cream: Blend the cream, basil leaves, garlic and olive oil until smooth and fragrant. Set aside.
- Cooking the pancetta: Brown the pancetta or lardons in a hot pan until golden and crisp.
- Mix the eggs and Parmesan: In a bowl, combine the eggs, yolks and grated Parmesan. Add a good pinch of black pepper.
- Assemble the carbonara: Add the drained spaghetti to the pan with the pancetta. Remove from the heat, then pour in the egg-parmesan mixture. Mix quickly to coat the pasta without cooking the eggs. If necessary, add a little pasta cooking water to obtain a creamy texture.
- Presentation: Divide pasta among plates. Add a drizzle of basil cream on top. Garnish with crispy Parmesan potato chips and a few fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- Vegetarian variation: Replace the pancetta with sautéed mushrooms for a meatless version.
- Larger quantity of basil cream:If you love the sauce, double the quantity for extra indulgence.
This revisitation of carbonara combines tradition and modernity for a dish that’s as elegant as it is delicious. Basil cream adds a fresh note, while crunchy Parmesan adds contrast. Try it now to surprise your guests or simply treat yourself.
