Baked Spaghetti Carbonara
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Baked Spaghetti Carbonara
Description
Baked Spaghetti Carbonara starts with briefly boiling spaghetti to a firm texture. Onions and bacon are cooked to add depth and savory notes, mixed with the pasta, and combined with a thickened sauce of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. The mixture is topped with additional Parmesan and Gouda before baking at a high temperature until the cheese is browned and bubbly. This method enhances the richness and melds the flavors while providing a crusty top.
The creamy sauce balances the smoky bacon and sweet onions, coating each spaghetti strand. The cheese topping melts and browns for added texture and flavor. This dish serves well as a comforting main course for a family meal.
A key point is not to overcook the pasta initially, as it finishes cooking in the oven, preventing mushiness. Seasoning with salt and black pepper during sauce preparation allows customization of flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 500 g spaghetti
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 100 g Bacon cut into chunks
- 1 l heavy cream 35% fat, cooking
- 300 g parmesan grated
- 200 g gouda grated
- salt
- black pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 210°C/410° F in convection mode.
- Boil the pasta in plenty of salted water for 1-2 minutes less than the instructions on the package, so that it is al dente.
- Heat a pan over medium heat. Add a little olive oil and the onion and sauté well, stirring with a wooden spoon.
- Add the bacon, stir, and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to an ovenproof dish. Add the boiled pasta, stir well, and set aside.
- Heat a saucepan over medium to high heat and add the cooking cream along with the Parmesan. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the pasta, mix well, and sprinkle with more parmesan and gouda cheese.
- Bake in the oven until the cheese has browned and serve.
Notes
- Do not overboil the pasta initially, as it will continue cooking in the oven during baking.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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