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Squeezy Pigs in Blankets Carbonara

Take your pasta game to the next level with this festive twist on a classic. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with the iconic flavour of Primula Pigs in Blankets, this carbonara is perfect for a cosy Christmas dinner or leftover indulgence.

Primula Pigs In Blankets

  • Serves 2
  • Ready in 20 minutes

What you need

  • 200 g pasta (spaghetti, tagliatelle or bucatini)

  • 140 g Primula Pigs in Blankets cheese

  • 5 to 6 pigs in blankets

  • 1 to 2 small garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon butter or a splash of oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Optional: crispy sage to finish

How you do it

  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve a small cup of pasta water.

  2. In a pan, fry the sliced pigs in blankets with butter or oil until browned. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

  3. Lower the heat and add the cooked pasta to the pan.

  4. Squeeze in the Primula Pigs in Blankets cheese. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce.

  5. Season with pepper and top with crispy sage if using.

  6. Serve immediately and enjoy a festive, cheesy treat.

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