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Chorizo Carbonarra

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1075kcal

Ingredients

Croutons

  • 1 slice Crusty bread cut into 1/4" cubes
  • 1/2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Caesar Salad

  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon juice fresh-squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp Red wine vinegar
  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 TBSP Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cups Romaine lettuce chopped

Chorizo Carbonara

  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz Ground chorizo
  • 1 clove Garlic crushed
  • 1 sprig Fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup Fresh parsley chopped
  • 4 oz Spaghetti

Blueberry Chia Fresca

  • 16 oz Water
  • 2 TBSP Maple syrup or honey, (your choice)
  • 1/2 tsp Chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup Frozen blueberries
  • pinch Salt
  • 2 sprigs Fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

  • Make the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Drizzle olive oil over bread cubes, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
  • Prepare the Caesar dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking. Whisk in Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. While it heats, warm olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
  • Cook the chorizo: Add chorizo to the pan, breaking it into small pieces. Cook until no longer pink. Add garlic and rosemary and cook for 30 seconds, then remove the pan from heat.
  • Make the carbonara sauce: In a bowl, beat eggs with Parmesan.
  • Cook the spaghetti: Boil spaghetti until al dente. Use tongs to transfer it directly to the chorizo pan.
  • Finish the carbonara: Mix in the egg-Parmesan mixture, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water gradually until creamy. Garnish with extra Parmesan, parsley, and black pepper.
  • Assemble the Caesar salad: In a large bowl, toss romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing and croutons.
  • Make the chia fresca: Combine water, maple syrup or honey, chia seeds, blueberries, and a pinch of salt. Let sit for 5 minutes for chia to bloom. Garnish with mint.
  • Serve the chorizo carbonara, Caesar salad, and blueberry chia fresca.

Nutrition

Calories: 1075kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 258mg | Sodium: 1696mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 6476IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 543mg | Iron: 6mg