Carbonara Curly Fries
Prep
10 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
You know how I'm always looking for ways to make weeknight dinners exciting? Well, this carbonara curly fries recipe is my answer. It takes just forty minutes from start to finish, which means dinner is on the table before anyone gets too hungry. The beauty of this dish is that it uses pantry staples you probably already have, so there's no need for an expensive grocery run. Pancetta adds incredible flavor while bringing in some B vitamins that support energy, and the whole thing comes together in one simple preparation. Trust me, this is comfort food that actually feels manageable on busy nights.
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Ingredients
- 12 russet potatoes(peeled)
- 13 ounces diced pancetta(cooked)
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1fresh black pepper
- 4 tablespoonsgrated pecorino cheese or 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- 2
Spiralize both potatoes and use a scissors to cut the longest strings into slightly shorter strands.
- 3
On a baking sheet, toss together the potato strings, pancetta, oil and pepper, making sure not to crowd the potatoes (use two sheets if necessary). Bake for 30 minutes or until golden.
- 4
Toss the fries with cheese and more freshly cracked black pepper and serve hot.
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