Spicy Sausage Carbonara

Spicy Sausage Carbonara

If you enjoy carbonara, try this fresh twist—spicy Italian sausage instead of the traditional ingredients.

8 ounces egg pappardelle noodles

2 tablespoons olive oil 

2 links spicy Italian sausage, casings removed, crumbled 

Kosher salt and coarsely ground s pepper 

1/4 cup grated (shredded) Parmesan

2 large eggs, beaten 

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling water according to the package directions. Drain, reserving some of the cooking water.

Set a large pan with straight sides over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and sausage. Cook, breaking up the sausage, until brown, about 5 minutes, then season with salt and a few hefty grinds of coarse black pepper — it’s all about the pepper!

In a small bowl, whisk together the Parmesan cheese and eggs.

Add the drained pasta to the pan and swirl until it’s mostly coated with the fat of the sausage. Remove the pan from the heat and add a spoonful or so of the pasta water along with the egg and cheese mixture. Toss rapidly to coat the pasta with the eggs and cheese. Continue to toss until the water evaporates a bit and creates a bit of a sauce. Add the parsley and toss again. Serve immediately.

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I’m Linda

Welcome to My Little Cypress Lodge. Nestled along Florida’s Nature Coast, this is the place I call home, where I live with my husband and our three cats. I’m stepping into a new season of life and am excited to open the doors and share it with you.

I have a passion for creating a home that feels warm, inviting, and full of life—along with preparing simple, delicious meals to enjoy with family and friends. I hope you’ll join me as I embrace this journey at the lodge.

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