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Pigs in blankets carbonara recipe

35 ratings

Give classic carbonara a festive twist with crispy pigs in blankets. Made with just 4 ingredients and ready in just 25 mins this easy dinner idea is a great way to enjoy the build up to Christmas. See method

Serves 4
Takes 25 mins
691 calories / serving

Ingredients

12 pigs in blankets
300g spaghetti
3 medium free-range eggs, lightly beaten
80g parmesan, finely grated, plus extra to garnish

If you haven't got spaghetti, try using linguine instead

Each serving contains

Energy
2895kj
691kcal 35%
Fat
32g 46%
Saturates
13g 64%
Sugars
3g 3%
Salt
1.9g 31%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 60.5g Protein 37.2g Fibre 5.1g

Method

Cook the pigs in blankets according to pack instructions and cut in half.
Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the spaghetti and cook for 8-10 mins until al dente. Drain, reserving a mug of cooking water and return the pasta to the pan.
Whisk the eggs and parmesan together until evenly combined, then pour over the pasta. Add a splash of the cooking water and beat with a wooden spoon until you have a smooth, glossy sauce. Toss through the pigs in blankets.
Divide between plates and serve topped with a grind of black pepper.

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