Light tagliatelle carbonara

By: Gino D'Acampo From: Good Food Bites

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Prep time:
10 mins
Cook time:
10 mins
Serves:
2

Gino D'Acampo rustles up a luscious light supper at lightening speed in this fabulous take on traditional pasta carbonara

Ingredients

  • 250 g fresh tagliatelle
  • 1 tbsp Italian Olive oil
  • 80 g cooked ham
  • 150 g cream cheese, e.g. Philadelphia Light
  • 1 tsp salt and black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
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Method

1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, according to the instructions on the packet.


2. In the meantime, heat the olive oil in a frying pan and gently fry the ham until slightly crispy.  Add the soft cheese.

3. Season with salt and pepper and allow the mixture to simmer until you have created a smooth and creamy sauce. If the mixture is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of cold water to thin it.

4. Drain the pasta, toss it into the sauce and quickly stir well together. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

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Latest Comment

RebeccaSpencer RebeccaSpencer Posted 25 Jun 2009 9:14 PM
 

Gino,
even I who do not like pasta enjoyed this receipe, bellisimo
Davina Girvan

jemina jemina Posted 26 Feb 2009 5:28 PM