CARBONARA WITH CHICKEN MINI MEATBALLS

My family is a big fan of Carbonara so when I found this recipe for Carbonara with Chicken Mini Meatballs I knew that they would absolutely love this recipe, and I was right.

                                          CARBONARA WITH CHICKEN MINI MEATBALLS
400g Spaghetti
4 Italian Chicken Sausages
2T Olive Oil
200g Bacon, chopped
2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
3 Eggs plus 1 extra Yolk
2/3 cup grated Parmesan, plus extra to serve
1/2 cup Thickened Cream
1/4 cup Chopped Parsley


1. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water following packet
    instructions.


2. Meanwhile, squeeze sausage mince from casings. Roll heaped teaspoons
   into balls. Arrange on a tray and chill 10 minutes.


3. Heat oil in a frying pan on medium. Cook meatballs 2-3 minutes, turning 
   until well browned all over. Add bacon to pan and saute 2-3 minutes, until
   beginning to crisp.Reduce heat to low and stir in garlic. Cook 30 seconds.
   Remove from heat and set aside.


4.  In a jug, whisk eggs, yolk, parmesan and cream together. Season to
    taste.


5. Drain pasta and return to pan with meatball mixture. While still hot, pour 
   egg mixture over, tossing to combine. serve sprinkled with parsley and
   extra parmesan.