Open Carbonara
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Open Carbonara
15 minutes total
- Moderate
- Open
Craving the comforting taste of classic Italian carbonara, but searching for an alternative version? Look no further than Open Carbonara! This timeless favorite has been reinterpreted to cater to a variety of needs or preferences, so more people can enjoy its rich and savory flavors. With just six simple steps, our recipe is easy to prepare and will leave you feeling satisfied and happy. So why wait? Discover the magic of Open Carbonara today!
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Ingredients
Serves 8
1 box | Barilla® Gluten Free Spaghetti |
4 | medium-sized potatoes, peeled |
10 oz | of fresh celeriac (celery root) or rutabaga |
1 tsp | saffron |
1 cup | of crispy soybeans flakes |
1 tablespoon | Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
to taste | salt and black pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs
Method
Step 1
Boil the peeled potatoes in lightly salted boiling water until tender, then mash them in a bowl with a fork or potato masher.
- Potatoes
Step 2
Peel celeriac and cut into ½ inch cubes, then bake at 250° for 20 minutes, until dried and slightly toasted.
- Celeriac
Step 3
Put the saffron in a small container with ½ cup water and wait for the water to obtain a yellow color. Pour into the bowl with the mashed potatoes. Add black pepper to taste, and whisk, creating a smooth and homogeneous “sauce”.
- Saffron
- Pepper
Step 4
In a nonstick pan, toast the soybean flakes with olive oil on medium heat for 5 minutes, until golden. Meanwhile, blend the celeriac cubes in a food processor until crumbled.
- Soy flakes
- olive oil
Step 5
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and pour into the bowl. Stir pasta with the saffron and potato mixture, stirring gently to heat it up.
Step 6
Plate and top with the crispy soybeans flakes , the celery root crumbs and grated pepper to taste.
Passive cooking
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