Authentic Pasta Carbonara
Description
Get a little taste of Italy with this wonderful pasta dish. It's full of bacon flavor and is made in a cheese and egg sauce that is simply divine.
Ingredients
1 lb. spaghetti pasta
1 T. salt
1 lb. thick cut bacon or pancetta, diced
4 egg yolks
2 whole eggs
1½ c. grated Pecorino Romano cheese, divided
½ t. freshly ground pepper
2 T. freshly chopped parsley, to garnish
Directions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil; season with the salt. Cook pasta according to package directions, about 8-12 minutes. Reserve 1½ c. pasta cooking water; drain.
While pasta is cooking, cook bacon or pancetta in a large skillet, over medium heat until crisp, about 7-10 minutes. Drain fat from bacon, reserving 2 T. grease.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, eggs and 1 c. Pecorino Romano cheese.
Toss pasta with bacon and the reserved 2 T. bacon grease. Pour egg mixture in, along with reserved pasta water; toss together with pasta 2 minutes.
Serve hot, topped with remaining cheese, freshly ground pepper and parsley, for garnish.
4-6 servings.
*Do not reheat this dish in the microwave because it dries out. Reheat it in a pan on the stovetop for about 5 minutes. Add a little olive oil if it seems to be too dry.