Roast Leek Carbonara Spaghetti, Crispy Kale, Manchego with Chilli Sambal

Roast Leek Carbonara Spaghetti, Crispy Kale, Manchego with Chilli Sambal

This is one hell of a dinner to celebrate the sauces being back in stock. I love making a carbonara with a slight twist from the classic. This recipe moves with the seasons perfectly. Leeks are incredible here, and the Chilli Sambal adds that umami flavour as well as a kick. The kale gives it a bit of texture as well as another vegetable.

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

• 90g spaghetti

• 100g kale, tough stalks removed

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp @Saucyninaparker Chilli Sambal

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the leeks:

• 1 medium leek, chopped into 2cm pieces

• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the sauce:

• 2 egg yolks

• 10g Manchego, grated

• 25g parmesan, grated

• Few gratings nutmeg

• 2 tbsp starchy pasta water, plus extra 50ml

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Place leek pieces into a baking tray. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes until soft and golden.

2. Prepare Kale: Add kale leaves to a tray and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and place in the middle of the oven for 7 minutes or until slightly crispy.

3. Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted, boiling water. Halfway through cooking, scoop out the starchy pasta water.

4. Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together egg yolks, grated cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Slowly mix in 2 tbsp starchy pasta water until you get a loose paste. Drain pasta and add to the bowl, stirring vigorously.

5. Combine and Heat: Set a large frying pan to medium-high heat and tip in the pasta mixture. Add the remaining starchy water and stir until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.

6. Assemble: Add the roasted leeks to the pasta mixture and scrape everything onto a plate. Top with crispy kale and a spoonful of Chilli Sambal.

Celebrate the return of your favorite sauces with this incredible carbonara twist. The combination of leeks, kale, and Chilli Sambal makes for a dinner that's both flavorful and unique. Enjoy!