Shrimp Carbonara Pasta in Cream Sauce

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This dish needs no introduction. Just reading the name brings back that wonderful taste. Well, let's prepare shrimp carbonara pasta in a creamy sauce! The recipe is simple, and the result is guaranteed to exceed all expectations!

Preparation time: 30 minutes.
Servings: 4.

Ingredients

Main:

• 250 g spaghetti;
• 1 tablespoon olive oil;
• 1 teaspoon salt;
• 2.5 liters of water.

For the creamy sauce:

• 200 g peeled shrimp;
• 100 ml cream;
• 1 egg yolk;
• 50 g grated Parmesan;
• 2 cloves garlic;
• 20 g butter;
• ground black pepper to taste;
• ground nutmeg to taste;
• salt to taste.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Follow the instructions on the package.
2. Drain the spaghetti, mix with olive oil, and leave covered.
3. Melt the butter in a pan, add the shrimp, and fry for 1 minute on each side.
4. Add the minced garlic, spices, and salt. Stir gently and turn off the heat.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the grated Parmesan, raw egg yolk, and warm cream.
6. Add the fried shrimp and creamy Parmesan sauce to the spaghetti. Mix well.
7. Shrimp carbonara pasta in cream sauce is ready. Enjoy your meal!