Рецепт Chorizo and Thyme Carbonara

by A Dash Of Flavour

While we are on the subject of pasta - here is another filling and delicious pasta dish. This upbeat version of traditional Carbonara has a bit of a spicy kick from the Spanish Chorizo while still having the comforting taste of a creamy pasta sauce.  As with everyone's favourite Pasta Carbonara the recipe is still simple - the basic ingredients of eggs, parmesan and cream.  Replacing the bacon with Chorizo which caramelized until crunchy and this coupled with fresh thyme leaves makes a delicious change..   Chorizo and Thyme Carbonara (Recipe sourced from Super Food Ideas Magazine) Serves: 4 375g dried pappardelle pasta 2 chorizo, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1/3 cup light thickened cream for cooking 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan, plus extra to serve 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves   Cook pasta following packet directions until just tender. Drain, reserving ½ cup cooking liquid. Return pasta to pan over low heat. Meanwhile, heat a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook chorizo, stirring, for 5 minutes or until browned. Stir in thyme. Remove from heat. Whisk egg, cream and parmesan in a jug. Add egg mixture, reserved cooking liquid, 1/2 the parsley and 1/2 the chorizo to pasta. Toss to combine and heat through. Season with pepper. Serve pasta topped with remaining chorizo and parsley, and extra parmesan.   (Click here for a printable version of this recipe)