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Fix Carbonara

Quick carbonara using a Knorr Fix packet, two packs of ham, a 4-cheese blend, and 200ml milk. Add peas if you want — works well.

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2 people

Product list ingredients

  • ham
  • milk
  • parmesan
  • pasta
  • peas
  • knorr fix carbonara
Fix Carbonara

Ingredients

Sauce:

  • •1 packet Knorr Fix Carbonara
  • •200ml milk
  • •2 packs (approx. 300g total) cooked ham, sliced or diced
  • •4-cheese blend (e.g. mix of parmesan, cheddar, mozzarella, pecorino), to taste
  • •Peas, optional — add a handful when making the sauce
  • •Pasta, enough for 2 servings

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in well-salted boiling water until al dente.

Sauce:

  1. Meanwhile, fry the ham in a dry or lightly oiled pan until slightly golden. If using peas, add them now and warm through.

  2. Prepare the Fix packet according to instructions using 200ml milk. Stir in the 4-cheese blend while the sauce is hot until melted and smooth.

  3. Combine drained pasta with the ham and pour over the sauce. Toss well and serve immediately.