A home cook shared a simple recipe using just six ingredients to make a tasty carbonara that uses up your leftover pigs in blankets.

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If you're looking for a creative way to use up Christmas leftovers, why not make a pigs in blankets-packed carbonara? (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Transform your Christmas leftovers into a culinary delight with this ingenious  recipe for a festive twist on the classic carbonara.

A clever home chef, known as the Very Hungry Greek on TikTok, has shared her indulgent creation that incorporates those extra pigs in blankets you might find yourself with after the holiday feast.

Christina's take on the beloved Italian pasta dish adds a touch of festive cheer by topping it with crispy pigs in blankets, infusing the meal with an irresistible smokiness and a hint of salt.

The recipe is not only delicious but also simple, requiring just six ingredients and promising a hearty 30 grams of protein and 36 grams of fibre per serving, all within a reasonable 568 calories, reports MirrorOnline.

Comments have poured in praising the innovative dish, with one fan writing: "New Addiction Unlocked".

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Pigs in blankets are the star ingredient of this pasta recipe (Image: Getty Images)

Others were equally impressed, with Poppy chiming in, "Omg wow," and Erica echoing the sentiment with a succinct, "Yum."

For those eager to repurpose their festive fare into a quick and scrumptious pasta dish, here's how to make your very own Pigs in Blankets Carbonara.

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Pigs in blankets carbonara Macros 568 calories 30gP / 36gF / 38gC Serves: 2 Shopping list ️ - 65g smoked pancetta - 100g dry spaghetti - 4 egg yolks - 2 1/2 tbsp grated Parmesan - Good pinch black pepper - 8 pigs in blankets, cooked Method Cook the pasta, drain and keep a tbsp of pasta water aside. In the meantime fry the pancetta on a medium heat for a few minutes until crispy and browned. Mix the egg yolks with 2 tbsp grated Parmesan and a good pinch of black pepper. Mix in the reserved pasta water. Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the pancetta, making sure the heat is turned off. Mix in the egg yolks & parmesan mixture until fully combined. Serve with the pigs in blankets and the remaining parmesan! #healthyrecipes #highprotein #mealplan #healthyrecipes #caloriedefecitmeals #caloriecounting #lowcalorie #fakeaways #pigsinblankets #carbonara

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Pigs in Blankets Carbonara

Ingredients

  • 65g smoked pancetta
  • 100g dry spaghetti
  • Four egg yolks
  • Two and a half tbsp grated Parmesan
  • Good pinch black pepper
  • Eight pigs in blankets, cooked

Method

Cook the pasta, drain and keep a tablespoon of pasta water aside. In the meantime fry the pancetta on a medium heat in a pan for a few minutes until crispy and browned.

Mix the egg yolks with two tablespoons of grated parmesan and a generous pinch of black pepper. Mix in the reserved pasta water.

Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the pancetta, making sure the heat is turned off. Mix in the egg yolks and parmesan mixture until fully combined.

Serve with the pigs in blankets and the remaining parmesan sprinkled over the top.