Carbonara please.

[Spidermama]

Does anyone have a good recipe for carbonara so it doesn't end up like spagetti and scrambled egg?

Much appreciated.

[tessasmum]

Mmmmm, that's given me an idea for tomorrow!
We use the Delia one, try www.deliaonline.co.uk

[beachyhead]

Must admit I do a bit of a b***d cabonara, in that it is very un-Italian. I do a thin white sauce, add cheese and bits of ham and pour over spaghetti. Kids like it, but I wouldn't serve it outside the family

[Spidermama]

Thanks beachyhead. I'm tempted to use cream instead of trying to make the eggs look like cream. It seems more surefire.

I'll have a look at Delia's method though tessasmum. She makes things seem so simple doesn't she?

[MrsSpoon]

SM I make a carbonara with eggs, IMO the trick is to make sure the pan is off the heat before you put the eggs in (in my recipe this is the last thing that happens anway, after you have added the pasta), keep tossing the hot pasta with the egg and it should turn the eggs creamy rather than scrambled.

[Spidermama]

Thanks MrsSpoon. You make it sound so simple.
I've just had a look at Delia's recipe and she uses cream

[bundy]

i've done the egg one, nigel slater i think, and the key is to take off the heat so as not to scramble (the bit i left in the pan did slightly "scramble" after time)

[MrsSpoon]

LOL! Confession time ... it's Nigella Lawson who makes it simple, it's her recipe I use.

[MummyJules]

Jamie Oliver does a fantastic one - I can't get hold of it now but will post it tomorrow if you would like it?

[notasheep]

Sorry-best one i had was in Rome

[Spidermama]

I LOVE Jamie mummyjules. You're not Jules Oliver are you?
If you get time to post it that would be great. If not don't worry. I'm sure Delia will deliver.