Shrimp Carbonara #1
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Recipe Link: http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/1092/MamaMelrosesRistoranteItal70205.shtml
Shrimp Carbonara #1
1 1/2 cups small dices pancetta bacon
1 cup small diced yellow onion
1 1/2 pounds shrimp (16/20 count), peeled, deveined, tail off
1 teaspoon fresh cracked black peppercorns
2/3 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 pounds cooked (al dente) penne pasta
2 cups fresh grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup butter
4 eggs
Melt butter in skillet and saute pancetta and onion until
onions become transparent. Add shrimp and cook for 3 to
4 minutes. Season with pepper.
In bowl, lightly whisk whipping cream and eggs.
Heat pasta in boiling water, drain well and add to skillet.
Add egg and cream mixture and Romano cheese. Turn down
the heat and keep tossing in skillet until sauce slightly
thickens.
Divide into individual pasta bowls.
Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.