The traditional Italian dish of spaghetti alla carbonara is loved by people all over the world. And what’s not to love! This classic dish is easy, fuss-free and tasty. It has a beautiful amalgamation of textures and flavors which can leave anyone craving for more. Its typical recipe has key components of bacon or pancetta or guanciale, with a creamy egg cheese sauce and perfectly boiled linguine pasta. But this legendary dish today has many innovative angles one can use.
If you’re wondering if you can add a twist to this classic to make it more interesting, here are some spaghetti alla carbonara dishes you must try.
Meatless spaghetti alla carbonara
If you happen to be a vegetarian or have just run out of bacon, don’t worry, it is still possible to relish this dish. You can quickly whip up the meatless version of spaghetti alla carbonara without using pancetta or bacon. The recipe is similar, a runny whisked mixture of the beaten eggs with parmesan and seasonings with perfectly cooked spaghetti. Embellish it with some grated cheese and grounded black pepper, and herbs.
Spaghetti alla carbonara with shrimp
This mouthwatering combination of bacon and shrimp exactly what you need to spruce up your boring weeknight. Cook the bacon, until it is crispy and shallow fry the shrimps in butter with seasonings till they turn pink. Blend them thoroughly after you add them in the egg and cheese mixture. Then steadily incorporate it in the cooked spaghetti to mix. Serve it with some shredded cheese and parsley.
Spaghetti alla carbonara with chicken
Although the incorporation of chicken doesn’t work for everything, but thankfully it works for most of the recipes. If you feel that you need to add a different meaty flavor to this pasta dish, chicken breasts should be your first option. Cook the diced chicken breasts along with the bacon, so that their flavors effortlessly balance. Gradually put the elements of meat, spaghetti and egg mixture together. Toss them well and don’t forget to garnish it with some frayed cheese.
Spaghetti alla carbonara with green peas
The addition of green peas in alla carbonara adds vibrancy as well as unique texture to the dish. Along with the crunchy pancetta or bacon, and the creamy mixture of the egg yolks and cheese, accommodating green peas will be refreshing as well as healthy. If you would like you can also add other veggies like spinach or kale.
We are a coffee-drinking nation and every form of the beverage – decaf, regular, expresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiato and ristretto is consumed everyday by millions of us. It’s the first thing we need in the morning and the last (for some) after dessert. Black, with cream, with sugar, no sugar, flavored, each of us has a preference with regard to strength. Nespresso’s taken heed of this and given us a gift in a pod with the Nespresso capsules. Available in the regular Arabica and Robusta capsules, they have some amazing seasonal flavors as well.
Nespresso capsules are hermetically sealed in a capsule that holds 5-7 gms of coffee – enough for one serving of coffee. They offer five ranges in Ristretto (25ml), Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml), Decaffeinated (40 ml and 110 ml) or Flavored (40 ml).
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Ristretto range are:
Ristretto Origin – Made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has toasted flavors with cocoa notes and woody undertones.
Ristretto Origin India – A blend of the finest Arabicas with a smidgen of Robusta from Southern India, this full-bodied coffee has hints of spices.
Ristretto Intenso – A strong blend of South and Central American Robustas and Arabicas, the Ristretto Intenso is a full-bodied coffee with a creamy texture and peppery notes.
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Espresso range are:
Espresso Origin Brazil: A pure Arabica coffee, it has a mild sweet flavor.
Espresso Leggero: A blend of South American Arabicas and Robusta, it has smooth notes of cocoa and cereal.
Espresso Forte: Exclusively made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has an intensely roasted balance of espresso and fruity notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Lungo range are:
Lungo Leggero: Lightly roasted East African, South and Central American Arabicas, with mild notes of jasmine is what makes up this delicious brew.
Lungo Forte: A complex mix of South and Central American Arabicas, this coffee has heavy roasted notes with a slight hint of fruit.
Lungo Origin Guatemala: A mix of Arabica and washed Gourmet Robusta coffee, Lungo Origin Guatemala is smooth and well balanced with dry and malty cereal notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules in the Decaffeinated range are:
Espresso Decaffeinato: Dark roasted South American Arabicas with a touch of Robusta enhances the cocoa flavors and roasted cereal undertones of this decaffeinated espresso.
Lungo Decaffeinato: This is a slightly more complex blend of separately roasted South American and East African Arabicas. It includes toasted cereal and sweet notes with subtle and floral hints of East African Arabicas.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Flavored range are:
Espresso Vanilla: This silky-flavored coffee is the result of a base of Espresso Forte, which is a complex and heavily-roasted blend of South and Central American Arabicas and a slightly caramelized aroma of vanilla. Espresso Caramel: On a base of Espresso Forte, this complex and intensely roasted blend made from South and Central American Arabicas has the sweetness of caramel.
Here are a few easy and healthy recipe ideas that are both quick to make and light to digest on hot summer days. With very few ingredients, the preparation of these recipes is a breeze. So go on, enjoy these easy, healthy recipes that are brimming with nutrition and taste heavenly too!
Greek Cucumber Rolls
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
This is popular among easy and healthy recipes. Slice cucumber into thin flat strips using a vegetable peeler and arrange them in slices of two on a clean tray. Smear the hummus on top of each slice, then toss some feta cheese, black olives and cut tomatoes on each of the cucumber strips. Squeeze a little lemon juice and sprinkle some finely chopped dill and cilantro. Finally, roll the strips, serve the Greek cucumber rolls and see them being gobbled up by the young and old alike!
Flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the directions on the label. In a thick bottomed pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic and shallots. After about a minute or so, add the other vegetables along with salt and toss them gently for a few minutes. The vegetables must cook and be crunchy at the same time. When they are done, add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and some freshly ground black pepper to it and mix well. Serve this flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables for lunch or dinner as a filling, yet light meal.
Sunshine juice
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Direction
Squeeze juice from the oranges and blend the strawberries in a juicer. Then in a pitcher, take the orange juice, strawberry juice, and chilled water together and mix well. Refresh yourself with this yummy sunshine juice with ice cubes on a hot day.