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Creamy Smoked Pork Belly Carbonara
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Creamy Smoked Pork Belly Carbonara

20 minServes 3Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • olive oil (for frying)Pantry15 ml
  • onion (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • smoked pork belly (cut into small strips or cubes)Meat150 g
  • heavy cream (at room temperature)Dairy200 ml
  • fresh parsley (finely chopped)Produce10 g
  • spaghetti (dried)Grains300 g
  • garlic powder (about 1 tsp)Spices3 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

675kcal

Carbs
75 g
Proteins
15 g
Fat
35 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Sauté pan
  • Colander
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the spaghetti

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the spaghetti until al dente, then drain, keeping a little pasta water.
    Step 1
  2. Fry the pork belly and onion

    • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
    • Add the smoked pork belly and fry until golden and the fat renders.
    • Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.
    Step 2
  3. Build the creamy sauce

    • Season the pan with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
    • Pour in the heavy cream and let it heat gently without boiling.
    Step 3
  4. Combine and serve

    • Add the drained spaghetti to the pan and toss with tongs until well coated, loosening with a splash of pasta water if needed.
    • Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra black pepper and serve immediately.
    Step 4