Name: Chorizo carbonara
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 375 gram fettuccine; 2 chorizo sausages, finely chopped; 2 eggs; 3 clove garlic, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup grated parmesan, plus extra to serve

Chorizo carbonara

There's no need to spend big on takeaway when you can whip up a fresh, delicious meal at home for a fraction of the cost, and just as little effort. It's this five-ingredient dish that will be your top pick.

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Serves 4

Prep

Cook

15M

Total

20M

Ingredients

375 gram fettuccine

2 chorizo sausages, finely chopped

2 eggs

3 clove garlic, thinly sliced

1/2 cup grated parmesan, plus extra to serve

Method

1.In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine following packet instructions. Drain, return to pan. Cover to keep warm. Set aside.

2.Meanwhile, heat a large oiled frying pan on medium. Saute chorizo for 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

3.In a jug, whisk eggs and parmesan together. Season.

4.Add chorizo and egg mixture to pasta. Toss on low to coat. Serve sprinkled with extra parmesan and parsley, if liked.

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