Food & Recipes

Day 28: Pasta Carbonara a la Eva

Serves 4

Day 28: Pasta Carbonara a la Eva

The Ingredients

 Ingredients:

  • 400g turnip cut in thin strips
  • 400g cooked sliced ham, cut into thin cubes
  • 4 egg yolks  
  • 120g low fat cream cheese
  • 250ml beef stock      
  • 300g of wholegrain pasta 
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed                 
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 15ml/ 1 tbsp olive oil  
  • Grated parmesan for garnish

The Method

Method:

  1. Add pasta to a saucepan of boiling water and cook according to packet instructions.
  2. While the pasta is boiling, heat the oil in a non stick pan and add the turnip. Cover and cook for about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the beef stock and cook until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the ham and stir.
  5. Add the crushed garlic and stir.
  6. Add the soft cheese and stir into the mixture.
  7. Drain the cooked pasta, add to the sauce mixture and stir well.
  8. Add the egg yolks and stir until everything is smooth and creamy
  9. Sprinkle with black pepper.
  10. Add the grated parmesan cheese and black pepper. Stir and serve.