At Story House Early Learning, mealtimes are more than just food on a plate; they’re moments of comfort, discovery, and full tummies. Behind the scenes at our Putney centre, our talented Chef Nitesh has been serving up nutritious, delicious meals with heart.
With a deep passion for creating child-friendly meals packed with goodness, Chef Nitesh has perfected dishes that our little learners genuinely look forward to. Curious what’s on the menu?
Today, we’re sharing one of these family favourites straight from Chef Nitesh’s kitchen, their much-loved Spaghetti Carbonara recipe. Packed with nutrients and hidden veg, this one’s a hit at lunchtime and perfect for the whole family to recreate at home.
Chef Nitesh’s Spaghetti Carbonara
Ingredients
- 500 grams bacon
- 1 packet penne pasta
- 1 Onion
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 carrot
- 1/2 cup peas
- 80 grams Baby spinach
- Oregano – As required
- Italian herbs – As required
- Oil – As required
- Salt – As required
- Grated parmesan
- Black pepper – As required
- 250 ml light cream
Method
- Cook pasta as per instruction, drain and set aside.
- Put diced bacon in an unheated pot and turn stove on medium high. Cook bacon in its own fat until light golden brown, remove onto paper towels, leaving fat in the pan.
- Top up bacon fat with olive oil, cook crushed garlic and diced onion till its translucent.
- Toss baby spinach and bacon and mix well.
- Add oregano, pepper and Italian herbs as per taste and give them a mix.
- Transfer the drained pasta in the pot, add cream and mix well.
- Add parmesan and serve hot.
Whether it’s their first taste of Spaghetti Carbonara or a regular favourite, this dish is always a winner at Story House. It’s hearty, wholesome, and made with love, just how Chef Nitesh likes it.
Stay tuned for more recipes and behind-the-scenes moments from our incredible team of educators, carers, and chefs.
