Smoked Salmon Spaghetti Carbonara
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Total: 20 mins
This seasonal spin on classic carbonara comes with a rich, fishy twist. We’ve added succulent smoked salmon to the mix, folding them through a creamy Parmesan sauce with nuggets of Tenderstem® broccoli and strands of spaghetti.
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683 kcal
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Ingredients you'll need
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 200g Tenderstem® broccoli
  • 200g spaghetti
  • 2 eggs
  • 40g Parmesan
  • 100g smoked salmon
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  • Sea salt
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • Freshly ground pepper
You'll need
  • Large pan with lid
  • Small frying pan
Step by step this way
  • 1.

    Fill and boil your kettle. Peel and finely chop the red onion. Peel and grate or crush the garlic. Trim the dry ends off the Tenderstem® broccoli and cut the spears in half lengthways.

  • 2.

    Pour the hot water from the kettle into a large pan, add a pinch of salt and bring it back to the boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for 7 mins.

  • 3.

    While the spaghetti cooks, warm a small frying pan on a medium heat for 1 min, then pour in ½ tbsp olive oil. Add the onion to the pan and fry for 6 mins, stirring often, till soft and glossy. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min, then turn off the heat.

  • 4.

    Crack the eggs into a medium bowl and beat them to combine. Finely grate in the Parmesan and add a good pinch of salt and pepper. Mix and set aside.

  • 5.

    When the spaghetti has cooked for 7 mins, add the broccoli to the pan and simmer together for 3 mins till the pasta is soft but with a slight bite. Scoop a mugful of cooking water out of the pan (mind your fingers, or use a ladle) then drain the pasta and broccoli.

  • 6.

    Tip the spaghetti and broccoli back into the pan. Add the garlicky onion and toss to mix. Pour in the Parmesan and egg mixture and add 2 tbsp pasta water. Toss to mix – the heat from the spaghetti will cook the egg mixture slightly, making it thicken. If the sauce seems too dry, add another 1-2 tbsp pasta water.

  • 7.

    Tear the smoked salmon into the pan and toss to mix. Season with a little black pepper, if you think it needs it. Divide the salmon and spaghetti carbonara between 2 bowls or plates and serve.

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