Ingredients
– 400g spaghetti
– 100g uni (sea urchin), fresh
– 4 large egg yolks
– 100g pecorino Romano cheese, grated
– 50g unsalted butter
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– Salt, to taste
– Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating your own Uni Carbonara Pasta at home is simple if you follow these steps:
1. Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
2. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, grated pecorino Romano cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper. Set aside.
3. Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the butter and garlic mixture. Remove from heat.
5. Incorporate Egg Mixture: Quickly add the egg yolk and cheese mixture to the pasta, tossing to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach the desired creamy consistency.
6. Add Uni: Gently fold in the fresh uni, allowing it to warm through without cooking it. The heat from the pasta will help to melt the uni, creating a luscious sauce.
7. Season to Taste: Adjust seasoning with salt and additional black pepper as needed.
8. Garnish: Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and extra pecorino cheese, if desired.
These straightforward steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Fat: 32g
- Protein: 22g