Carbonara recipes
Our carbonara recipes include the traditional spaghetti version, a vegetarian idea and a fiery one made with chorizo. There’s a reason why this creamy recipe is a firm family favourite…
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Pigs in blankets carbonara
Carbonara gets a Christmas makeover by adding pigs in blankets. What’s not to like about this fun festive dinner recipe?
April seasonal
Gennaro Contaldo’s asparagus carbonara
Gennaro Contaldo gives classic carbonara a springtime make over with the addition of asparagus in this quick and delicious recipe.
15-minute meals
‘Carbonara’ scrambled eggs
Scrambled eggs are usually the last thing you want when making carbonara. Here, however, the flavours transform into an indulgent breakfast.
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One-pot carbonara pasta bake
This creamy carbonara pasta bake recipe is a no-fuss, one-pot dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal and ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Pea and pancetta carbonara
Peas, pasta and pancetta mixed with creamy carbonara sauce… It doesn’t get much better for an inexpensive, crowd-pleasing supper.
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Sausage and sprout carbonara
Our creamy carbonara for two is a great way to use up leftover brussels sprouts and sausages. Or you can swap the sprouts for any cooked greens you like.
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Summer vegetable carbonara
There's no weeknight dinner more comforting than creamy carbonara. We've added fresh mint, peas and broccoli to give this Italian classic a summery twist.
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Carbonara frittata
Is it a carbonara or a frittata? Well, it's both! An easy, cheesy pasta recipe with a crispy, golden topping that you'll come back to time and time again
Bacon, beans and lemon carbonara
You only need 20 minutes to make our take on classic carbonara. Made with bacon, broad beans, and orechiette pasta – for catching the cheesy sauce.
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Healthier spaghetti carbonara with parma ham
Carbonara is traditionally made with high-in-fat lardons. In this recipe, we use parma ham so you still get that crisp saltiness without the calories.
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Quick ham carbonara
Use leftover ham in this quick and wickedly decadent carbonara recipe. The dish takes just 15 minutes to make and, we guarantee, even quicker to devour.
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Heston Blumenthal’s carbonara
Heston Blumenthal adds fresh green chilli to his luxurious carbonara. A great recipe for those who love extra zing added to their dinner.
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Chorizo carbonara
Add a fiery kick to your dinner with this quick version of a classic Italian carbonara recipe which replaces ham with smoky chorizo.
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Spaghetti carbonara
Classic spaghetti carbonara is the ultimate in comfort food. Quick, easy and affordable – there's a reason this Italian recipe is a family favourite.
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Quick linguine carbonara with courgette and bacon
Pasta is great for an easy midweek meal and this linguine carbonara recipe, with courgette and bacon, is quick as well as tasty.
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