Quick Carbonara
"A quick dinnertime classic, but one that cuts down on the time it takes to make. Loaded with ham, bacon, olives, garlic, and parmesan, it certainly doesn't skimp on flavor"-Carole Martin, Tallahassee, FL
Equipment
- Sauce Pot to cook the pasta in
- Colander to drain the pasta
- Skillet to cook/mix the Carbonara
- Cutting board ingredient prep
- Knife ingredient prep
- Measuring cups/spoons ingredient prep
Ingredients
- 2 oz Spaghetti, uncooked
- 1/2 Tbsp Butter cut 1 Tbsp of Butter, then cut t in half
- 1 1/2 tsp Canola Oil
- 1/3 Clove Garlic, minced
- 1/2 Cup Canned Ham, cooked & cubed
- 1 1/3 Strips Bacon, cooked & fully crumbled you can use pre-crumbled bacon bits, alternatively
- 1 tsp Fresh Parsley, minced
- 2 Tbsp Ripe/Pimento Stuffed Olives, sliced
- 4 tsp Parmesan Cheese, grated
Instructions
Ingredient Prep:
- Mince garlic clove, and set aside.
- Cube the canned ham, and set aside.
- Cook, then crumble the strips of bacon, and set aside (or use pre-crumbled bacon bits to save time).
- Mince your fresh parsley, and set aside.
- Slice your fresh olives/pimento-stuffed olives, and set aside.
Cook:
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions, then drain the remaining water using the colander.
- In a skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat.
- Add in your minced garlic, and saute for 1 minute.
- Stir in ham and bacon, making sure to heat through.
- Add spaghetti and minced parsley to the skillet.
- Toss the ingredients together slowly to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in the olives and cheese.
Serving:
- Spoon your serving onto a plate or bowl, and enjoy! 😋