Ingredients for 2 Minute Carbonara
- 100g Maggi 2 Minute Noodles
- 100g ham, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, shredded
- 100g mixed mushrooms, sliced
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup thickened cream
- 1 large egg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons reserved pasta cooking water
- side salad
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How to Make 2 Minute Carbonara
- Cook 100g Maggi noodles according to package directions.
- While noodles cook, finely chop 2 spring onions, 2 cloves garlic, 100g ham (diced), and 100g mushrooms.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped spring onions, garlic, ham, and mushrooms. Sauté for 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and heat through. Add the cooked noodles and 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta cooking water. Toss to combine.
- Crack in 1 large egg and stir constantly until the egg is cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with 1 tablespoon shredded fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with a side salad.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
35 g
Sugar
3g
Fat
71g
Carbs
1g
