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Pasta Carbonara with Mortadella

Delicious pasta carbonara that does not uses bacon
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword pasta
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 741kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 to 14 oz dry pasta
  • 5.3 oz mortadella (or bologna)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated + more for serving
  • 3 eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup cooking water from pasta

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  • Cut mortadella (or bologna) in stripes.
  • In a skillet heat olive oil, add mortadella and let it fry a little (3 to 5 minutes). Set aside.
  • In a bowl beat the eggs.
  • When pasta is almost ready set aside ½ cup cooking water.
  • Drain pasta and place it back in the pan.
  • Turn on the heat, add mortadella, parmesan, water and eggs. Mix well so the eggs don't turn into scrambled eggs.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 741kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 1226mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 498IU | Calcium: 448mg | Iron: 3mg