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

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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?

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Gennaro Contaldo’s asparagus carbonara

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.

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Orzo carbonara

Easy dinner party mains

Orzo carbonara

It won’t please any Italians, but stirring carbonara through orzo instead of the more usual spaghetti creates an unparalleled creaminess.

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‘Carbonara’ scrambled eggs

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Bacon, beans and lemon carbonara

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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