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Oats Carbonara

Oats Carbonara

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  • 4

    Servings

  • 10 min

    Preparation Time

  • 30 min

    Cook Time

  • Rating

Experience a savory twist on a classic Italian dish with Oats Carbonara, where hearty oats are combined with creamy eggs, crispy bacon, and Parmesan cheese for a comforting yet elegant meal.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup Quaker® Steel Cut Oats - Quick 3-Minute
  • 1 egg and egg yolk
  • 3 tbsp grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • Sea salt & cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 slices Guanciale, pancetta, or bacon, sliced into 1/4” strips
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley

Cooking Instructions

  • Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in oats and reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes stirring often, until oats are desired texture.
  • In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, yolks, pecorino and Parmesan. Season with a pinch of salt and lots of pepper.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet and add garlic. Cook for 1 minute and add guanciale. Saute until just slightly golden brown. Remove pan from heat and set aside.
  • When oats have finished cooking, add pancetta and garlic mix and stir to combine.
  • Spoon cooked oats into the egg/cheese mixture and stir to thoroughly combine. Divide among bowls and serve immediately topped with extra pecorino, pepper, and parsley. Enjoy!

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  • Calories 300
  • Total Fat 14g
  • Saturated Fat 4.5g
  • Cholesterol 105mg
  • Sodium 300mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 29g
  • Dietary Fiber 4g
  • Total Sugars <1g
  • Added Sugars 0g
  • Protein 14g
  • Vitamin D 3%
  • Calcium 15%
  • Iron 13%
  • Potassium 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.