Jamie Oliver Carbonara Cake Recipe
Jamie Oliver’s Carbonara Cake is a baked version of the traditional carbonara pasta, combining pasta, eggs, cheese, and pancetta into a cake-like dish. It is baked until golden and crispy on the outside, while the inside remains soft, cheesy, and rich. This dish is a delicious way to enjoy carbonara flavors in a convenient, sliceable form.
- Prep Time: 1
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Spaghetti (300g): The base of the dish, cooked al dente for the perfect texture.
- Pancetta (150g): Diced, providing a salty, savory flavor.
- Eggs (4 large): The key ingredient that binds the cake together and gives it a rich flavor.
- Parmesan Cheese (100g, grated): Adds a nutty, salty flavor to the cake.
- Pecorino Cheese (50g, grated): A traditional cheese used in carbonara for a sharp, salty kick.
- Garlic (1 clove, minced): Adds depth and flavor to the pancetta.
- Olive Oil (1 tablespoon): For frying the pancetta and garlic.
- Black Pepper: Freshly ground, to season the cake.
- Salt: To taste, for seasoning the pasta water and dish.
- Butter (for greasing the pan): To ensure the cake doesn’t stick to the baking dish.
Instructions
- Spaghetti (300g): The base of the dish, cooked al dente for the perfect texture.
- Pancetta (150g): Diced, providing a salty, savory flavor.
- Eggs (4 large): The key ingredient that binds the cake together and gives it a rich flavor.
- Parmesan Cheese (100g, grated): Adds a nutty, salty flavor to the cake.
- Pecorino Cheese (50g, grated): A traditional cheese used in carbonara for a sharp, salty kick.
- Garlic (1 clove, minced): Adds depth and flavor to the pancetta.
- Olive Oil (1 tablespoon): For frying the pancetta and garlic.
- Black Pepper: Freshly ground, to season the cake.
- Salt: To taste, for seasoning the pasta water and dish.
- Butter (for greasing the pan): To ensure the cake doesn’t stick to the baking dish.