Spaghetti alla Carbonara
List of Ingredients
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
This famous pasta recipe can be found at the table of most any Italian home.
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Recommended wine: Bardolino
Origin: Lazio
Ingredients:
1 lb. spaghetti
3 XL eggs
1 Tbsp. heavy cream
1 1/2 cups lean bacon cut in cubes
2 Tbsp. fresh grated parmesan
salt and black pepper
Recipe
Instructions:
1. In a large nonstick skillet cook the bacon just enough to melt the fat but not so much that it becomes crispy. If the bacon is fat drain of the excess grease.
2. In the mean time prepare the spaghetti as directed. Don't put too much salt in the water because the bacon itself is already salty.
3. In a bowl add the eggs, the heavy cream, the parmesan 1 pinch of salt and a good pinch of pepper. Beat all the ingredients with a fork until well mixed.
4. When the pasta is ready add it to the bacon, the skillet should be still
warm. Quickly add also the eggs mixture and mix until well coated. Be careful not to cook the eggs, the sauce should be creamy.
5. Serve immediately.
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