I think in my low FODMAP adventures I pushed carbonara to the furthest dusty corners of my mind and memory so that I wouldn’t be tempted to order a bowl of that magical creamy, cheesy, garlicky, gluteny goodness. But I was racking my brains for things to make for dinner last week, and I had a moment and carbonara has snuck out of its brain-corner and was there doing a song and dance in the forefront of my mind. I tried my best to ignore it, but once it emerged from its corner, it wasn’t going back.
Now not only was I attempting a low FODMAP carbonara, I was also attempting my first ever one-pot pasta. We don’t own a dishwasher so if I could make a delicious dinner using only one pot, I was going to be the most popular member of my household. I can say with pride that I have met both of those requirements.
This pasta is quick and easy to make, and absolutely delicious. Creamy, cheesy, flavoursome and absolutely everything you would want in a bowl of carbonara. Not only that, but I walked to bed afterwards, instead of hobbling there doubled over in garlic-induced pain and further crippled by bloating caused by my old pals lactose and gluten. I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did!
One Pot Carbonara
Ingredients
- 150 grams bacon
- 250 grams gluten free fettuccine
- 1 low FODMAP stock cube
- 300 mL lactose free thickened cream
- 2 eggs
- 100 grams grated parmesan
- 1 handful fresh parsley
Instructions
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Dice the bacon. In a saucepan large enough to cook the pasta, brown the bacon and then remove it from the pan and set it aside.
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In a small bowl, add lactose free cream and eggs and whisk until combined. Leave aside for later.
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Without cleaning out the pan, add water and the stock cube and bring to the boil. Once boiling, add the fettuccine to the pot and cook.
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When the pasta is cooked, drain it and immediately add it back to the pot and turn the heat to low. This is important before adding other ingredients.
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Add the cream/egg mixture, parmesan, parsley and bacon to the pot and stir continuously for around 5 minutes.
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Serve immediately.
