Cake Tin Carbonara

Recipe By:

Australian Eggs

www.australianeggs.org.au [1]

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

1 hour 10 mins

Serves:

Indulge in the creamy allure of Cake Tin Carbonara, where pasta transforms into a sumptuous masterpiece. This dish, with its fusion of simplicity and decadence, invites you to savour every bite. The whole family is sure to love this delicious dinner!

Ingredients

Melted butter, for brushing
1 cup grated parmesan, extra for greasing
300g spaghetti (no. 5)
1 tablespoon olive oil
200g streaky bacon, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 eggs
300ml thickened cream
Chopped Italian parsley, to for garnish

Method

Brush a 21cm springform pan with butter. Sprinkle extra parmesan over base and sides until coated. Place pan on an oven tray. Preheat oven to 180C fan forced.
Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until tender, drain.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add bacon and cook for 5 minutes or until golden. Add garlic and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Whisk eggs and cream in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add pasta, parmesan and bacon mixture. Stir until combined. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake covered with foil for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for a further 35-40 minutes or until golden and set firmly.
Remove from oven and stand in pan for 15 minutes. Carefully remove pan. Use a metal spatula to loosen base then transfer to a serving plate. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley. Cut into wedges and serve.

Tips & Hints

Serve with salad leaves and balsamic dressing.
Store remaining carbonara in containers in the fridge up to 3 days. Heat covered in the microwave.