Meal Matcher Cajun-Spiced Spaghetti Carbonara
A daring take on carbonara with spaghetti, integrating the warmth of paprika and Cajun flavours for an intriguing upgrade. This recipe combines the creaminess of traditional carbonara with the spicy Cajun seasoning, creating an enticing fusion that's both comforting and adventurous.
- Total time
- 25min
- 10 prep, 15 cook
- Per serving
- 848kcal
- 41 g protein
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Ingredients
- £2.41
- average cost
- High Protein
Nutrition per serving
This Cajun-Spiced Spaghetti Carbonara recipe contains 848 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 41g of protein, 74g of carbohydrates, and 42g of fat, making it high in protein.
848kcal
Protein41g19% of calories
Carbs74g35% of calories
Fat42g45% of calories
- Fibre
- 3.5g
- Sugar
- 3.9g
- Saturated fat
- 14.5g
- Salt
- 4.6g
Ingredients
Servings
Method
0 of 7 done- Bring a pot of salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Save a cup of pasta water, then drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, beat the egg in a bowl and mix with half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
- In a frying pan over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the bacon until crisp. Add the minced garlic clove and saute for another minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika into the pan with the bacon and garlic, stirring to coat.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the pan. Remove from heat and quickly toss to coat the spaghetti with the bacon and seasoning.
- Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti, stirring constantly until the cheese melts and forms a creamy sauce. Use reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency, if necessary.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately with the remaining Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
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Cajun-Spiced Spaghetti Carbonara: questions
- How long does it take to make Cajun-Spiced Spaghetti Carbonara?
- This recipe takes 25 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.
- Is Cajun-Spiced Spaghetti Carbonara suitable for meal prep?
- Cajun-Spiced Spaghetti Carbonara is a intermediate-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 41g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
- What are the main ingredients in Cajun-Spiced Spaghetti Carbonara?
- The key ingredients are Smoked Paprika, Salt, Black Pepper. This recipe is part of our Italian cuisine collection.
- Is Cajun-Spiced Spaghetti Carbonara healthy?
- This recipe contains 848 calories per serving with 41g of protein and is suitable for high protein diets.
- What diets is Cajun-Spiced Spaghetti Carbonara suitable for?
- This recipe is specifically suited for High Protein diets. It provides 41g of protein per serving.
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