Vegan Carbonara

Traditional Carbonara sauce has egg whites in it to make it creamy but don't be disheartened my fellow vegan friends as I have created a delicious egg and dairy free version that even a non vegan will be fooled if they tried it.

Carbonara has become a favourite in our house and I've been asked to make it at least once a week.

This recipe is full of flavour and very simple to make so give it a go and enjoy.

Ingredients :

Pasta of choice as needed
1 packet of vegan bacon (I used VBites cheatin' bacon rashers)
1 carton of soya cream
1 cup of oat milk
1/3 cup of shredded vegan cheese
1 vegetable stock cube
1 tsp English mustard
pinch of black pepper
pinch of Nutmeg
1/2 tsp of smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
4 drops of liquid smoke
1 tbs of Liquid aminos
Corn starch to thicken sauce

Method and preparation :

Cut the rashers in to small pieces.

Add a little vegetable oil to a large pan and fry the vegan bacon until crispy.

Set it aside.

For the sauce :

Add the soya cream, vegetable stock, cheese, seasonings and oat milk to a large pan and heat on medium until the cheese and stock melts and the sauce thickens.

Put the pasta on to cook.

Once the pasta is ready, drain and add the sauce.

Time to add the bacon bits and stir :)

Serve and enjoy :) I served ours with steamed broccoli and Cavolo Nero.

Enjoy folks :)