Wed, Feb 12, 2025

Dairy Free Spaghetti Carbonara

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Ah, Spaghetti Carbonara. The dish of legends, and by legends, I mean my Uncle Tony, who swears he invented it. Spoiler: he didn't. But every time I make this dish, I'm reminded of his tall tales and how he always managed to burn the garlic. Thankfully, this recipe has no such issues.

The secret to a perfect Carbonara is in the timing and the ingredients. Using dairy-free spread instead of butter is a game-changer for those of us who want to enjoy the creamy goodness without the dairy. And let's talk about the eggs – the fresher, the better. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you.

I remember whipping up this dish for a family gathering. My cousin, who hates trying anything new, couldn't stop eating it. She even asked for the recipe, which is when I knew I had a winner. It's simple, quick, and the perfect dish to impress without the stress.

So, whether you're cooking for a date, family, or just treating yourself after a long day, this Spaghetti Carbonara will leave everyone asking for seconds. Just make sure you have enough spaghetti to go around!

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Dairy Free Spaghetti Carbonara

Servings:

4 Servings

Prep Time:

15 Minutes

Cook Time:

20 Minutes

Autumn

Dinner

Pasta

Carbonara

Italian

Hearty

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 400 g

    - Spaghetti

Sauce

  • 3 tblsp

    - Dairy-free spread

  • 150 g

    - Pancetta

    diced

  • 2 clove

    - Garlic

    minced

  • 3 ea

    - Egg yolks

  • 0.5 cup

    - Oat milk

  • 2 tblsp

    - Nutritional yeast

  • 1 tsp

    - Salt

  • 0.5 tsp

    - Black pepper

    freshly ground

  • 2 tblsp

    - Parsley

    chopped

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  • 1

    Boil

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.

Preparing the Sauce

  • 1

    Sauté

    In a large pan, melt the dairy-free spread over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.

  • 2

    Mix

    In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, almond milk, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Combining Ingredients

  • 1

    Combine

    Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the pancetta. Remove from heat and quickly add the egg mixture, tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.

Finishing Touches

  • 1

    Garnish

    Sprinkle with chopped parsley and additional black pepper before serving.

Notes

  • 1

    Ensure you remove the pan from heat before adding the egg mixture to prevent scrambling.

  • 2

    For a richer flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the sauce.

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Comments

This dairy-free version is amazing! Will definitely make again.

PastaLover

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Wed, Oct 04, 2023

Can I use coconut milk instead of almond milk?

Anonymous

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Fri, Sep 22, 2023

Made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it!

ChefAnna

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Sun, Oct 01, 2023

The nutritional yeast is a nice touch. Adds a cheesy flavor without the cheese!

Anonymous

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Mon, Sep 18, 2023

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