Authentic (And Easy) Pasta Carbonara |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is my go to meal when I get home late or a crowd descends unexpectantly. Ingredients:
1 lb angel hair pasta (but spaghetti, fettucine or tagliatelle work as well) |
2 cups grated parmesan cheese (fresh is better) |
5 large eggs |
1/2 lb lean bacon or 1/3 lb pancetta |
1 dash salt |
1 pinch pepper |
Directions:
1. Put large pot on to boil for pasta and cook pasta as directed.
2. Cut the bacon into 2 pieces and add to saute pan on medium.
3. Grate cheese.
4. Break eggs into large bowl and beat until smooth.
5. Add grated cheese to eggs and mix until a paste.
6. When pasta is al dente , remove and drain.
7. Immediately add pasta to egg/cheese mixture and use tongs to rapidly toss, coating the pasta. (Don't worry about the raw egg, the hot pasta will cook it).
8. Add the bacon with about 1 teaspoon of drippings and continue to toss pasta until a creamy sauce evenly coats the pasta.
9. Serve and garnish with a sprinkle of cheese, fresh ground salt and pepper.
10. Watch your friends and family scrap the bowl!
11. Nice served with a salad and a crisp white wine!
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