Description
Spicy Corn Carbonara is a delicious and unique twist on the classic Italian pasta dish, combining sweet corn with a spicy kick for a delightful flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g spaghetti
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 red chili peppers, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic and chili peppers until fragrant.
- Add sweet corn to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the pan with corn, mixing well.
- Remove the pan from heat and quickly stir in the egg and cheese mixture, allowing the residual heat to cook the eggs.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream to the egg mixture.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer chili peppers.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Spicy Corn Carbonara, Pasta, Vegetarian Recipe, Italian Cuisine