Description
A comforting fusion of Spanish and Italian flavors, this Spanified Carbonara combines chorizo, garbanzos, and a creamy egg sauce with your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small chorizo, diced
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1 can garbanzos (chickpeas), with liquid
- Salt, to taste
- Chile flakes, to taste
- Oregano, to taste
- Fennel seed, to taste
- Star anise, to taste
- Pimentón (paprika), to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil, for sautéing
- 2 eggs
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Cooked pasta of choice, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the diced chorizo and cook until it starts to brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomato and cook until the tomato softens, about 2 minutes.
- Add the can of garbanzos with its liquid, along with salt, chile flakes, oregano, fennel seed, star anise, and pimentón. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until half of the liquid is reduced, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook your pasta of choice according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and set aside.
- Once the garbanzo mixture is ready, remove the skillet from heat and quickly stir in the beaten eggs, mixing continuously to create a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of chile flakes.
- Use any pasta you prefer, such as spaghetti or penne.
- This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the creamy texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but the sauce may thicken upon reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 150