spaghetti alla carbonara
Spaghetti alla Carbonara "Alla carbonara" means in the style of the charcoal maker's wife. Use the unsmoked Italian bacon called pancetta if at all possible, or a lightly smoked Am...
Ingredients
- 4ouncepancetta or 6 slices bacon,
- 4eggs, beaten
- 1/2cupfreshly grated pecorino
- 1/4cupheavy cream
- 1pounddried spaghetti or pasta of choice
Directions
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Spaghetti alla Carbonara "Alla carbonara" means in the style of the charcoal maker's wife
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Use the unsmoked Italian bacon called pancetta if at all possible, or a lightly smoked American bacon as an alternative
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4 ounces pancetta or 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch dice 4 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup
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Drain on paper towels
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Combine the eggs, half the cheese, cream, salt, and pepper in a large serving bowl and beat to combine thoroughly
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Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente (firm to the bite)
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Drain and immediately add to the serving bowl, tossing to coat the pasta with the sauce
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The hot pasta will cook the eggs and make the sauce thicken