Description
Kimchi Carbonara is a vibrant fusion of Italian and Korean cuisines that elevates traditional carbonara with a spicy twist. This creamy spaghetti dish features the tang of kimchi, crispy bacon, and a rich sauce made from eggs and Pecorino Romano cheese. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, each bite offers an unforgettable flavor combination that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup kimchi, chopped
- 4 oz bacon or pancetta, diced
- 2 large eggs
- ? cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon or pancetta until crispy. Remove excess fat but leave some for flavor.
- Add minced garlic and chopped kimchi to the skillet; saut? for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper.
- Combine hot spaghetti with the bacon-kimchi mixture in the skillet. Quickly pour in the egg mixture while tossing vigorously to create a creamy sauce.
- If needed, add reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian/Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg