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Kimchi Carbonara Recipe

Kimchi Pasta

Delicious Kimchi Carbonara Recipe combining creamy pasta with spicy kimchi and crispy bacon.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian, Korean
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Bacon and Kimchi
  • 2 strips good, thick-slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 cup well-fermented kimchi, chopped
Noodles and Eggs
  • 8-10 ounces fresh ramen noodles such as Sun Ramen, or any similar pasta
  • 2 large organic, cage-free eggs
Cheese and Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated plus more for garnish
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Chopped scallions optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • pot
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • measuring cup

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt the water if not using Sun Ramen noodles.
  2. In a separate pan, cook bacon over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until lightly crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside, reserving about 2 tablespoons of fat in the pan.
  3. Add chopped kimchi to the bacon fat and saut? over medium heat until softened and lightly caramelized, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside with the bacon.
  4. Once the water is boiling, add the noodles to the pot and cook according to package instructions.
  5. As noodles are cooking, whisk together eggs, cheese, and black pepper in a bowl until combined.
  6. When the noodles are done, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water using a coffee mug, then drain the noodles.
  7. Add the drained noodles to the bowl with the egg mixture, mixing quickly to prevent scrambling.
  8. Stir in about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water along with the kimchi-bacon mixture until the sauce is thick and creamy.
  9. Adjust with more black pepper and Parmesan cheese to taste. Divide among two bowls and top with chopped scallions if using. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is flexible; swap bacon for pancetta or tofu for a vegetarian option. Adding extra veggies or chili flakes can enhance flavor and nutrition.

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