ChezGPT: Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
Today’s Prompt: List 20 Amazing Food Recipes.
The very first recipe was for a Classic Spaghetti Carbonara. Such a simple dish yet an absolute staple. ChezGPT understood the assignment.
The first recipe recommendation:
1. Classic Spaghetti Carbonara: A simple yet luxurious dish made with pancetta, egg yolks, and Parmesan cheese that epitomizes the essence of Italian cuisine.
So we asked ChezGPT to create a Gourmet version and an everyday version:
First - The Gourmet
Absolutely! Here's a simple but bold recipe for a Classic Spaghetti Carbonara:
**Ingredients:**
1. 200g Spaghetti
2. 100g Pancetta (or Guanciale if you can get it)
3. 2 large eggs
4. 50g Pecorino cheese (plus extra for serving)
5. 50g Parmesan cheese
6. Freshly ground black pepper
7. Salt
8. A splash of olive oil
**Instructions:**
1. First, fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring it to a rolling boil. Add your spaghetti and cook until al dente (around 9-11 minutes, but check your spaghetti's instructions).
2. While your spaghetti is cooking, cut the pancetta into small chunks and toss them into a hot frying pan with a splash of olive oil. Cook until it's crispy and the fat has rendered out.
3. In a separate bowl, crack your eggs and beat them. Mix in the Pecorino and Parmesan cheese. Add a generous amount of black pepper (carbonara is traditionally quite peppery). Mix until well combined.
4. Once the spaghetti is done, use tongs to transfer it directly into the pan with the pancetta. Do not discard the pasta water.
5. Turn off the heat and let the spaghetti and pancetta cool for a couple of minutes. You want it warm but not so hot that it scrambles your eggs.
6. Pour your egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti and quickly toss everything together. The heat of the spaghetti will cook the egg slightly and melt the cheese, creating a creamy sauce. If it's too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water a bit at a time.
7. Serve immediately, with extra cheese and pepper on top.
Enjoy this classic, creamy and flavorful dish! Remember, the key to a great Carbonara is the quality of the ingredients and the balance of the flavors. The pancetta brings a salty, meaty crunch, the cheese provides a nutty tang, and the black pepper gives it a kick. The creamy egg coats everything in a rich, unctuous sauce. It's a symphony of flavor in every bite!
Second - The Everyday
Sure, here's a simple recipe for Classic Spaghetti Carbonara that you can whip up in less than an hour.
Ingredients:
- 200g spaghetti
- 100g pancetta or guanciale (Italian cured pork cheek)
- 2 large eggs
- 50g pecorino cheese, finely grated
- 50g parmesan cheese, finely grated
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Salt
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
Instructions:
1. Place a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring it to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook it according to the package instructions until it's al dente.
2. While the spaghetti is cooking, cut the pancetta into small chunks and place it in a cold, large frying pan. Turn the heat up to medium and let the pancetta slowly render out its fat. Cook until it's crispy.
3. While the pancetta is cooking, crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them with the pecorino and parmesan. Season with a little bit of black pepper.
4. Add the peeled garlic to the pan with the pancetta and fry until it's golden. Remove it from the pan and discard.
5. Once the spaghetti is cooked, use tongs to transfer it directly from the pot into the frying pan with the pancetta. Don't worry if a little water drops in as well, you want a bit of the starchy pasta water.
6. Remove the pan from the heat and add a little bit of the pasta cooking water to the pan and then pour in the egg mixture and combine everything quickly. The heat of the spaghetti will cook the egg slightly and form a creamy sauce. If it's too thick, add a bit more pasta water.
7. Season with more black pepper if needed, then divide the spaghetti between plates and serve immediately.
Enjoy your Classic Spaghetti Carbonara!
