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    Spaghetti alla Carbonara

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    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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