Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
From 55to64 15 years ago
- 20 minutes to make
- Serves 4
Okay, another calorie catastrophe, but you got to love each bite of this old classic. Spring for good cheese or don't bother. I'm close to saying the same thing about the pancetta, but if you can only find bacon, then go for it! Read more This is so fast and delicious. See less
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup diced pancetta shopping list
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper shopping list
- coarse salt shopping list
- 1 pound spaghetti shopping list
- 6 large egg yolks shopping list
- 1/4 pound parmigiano-Reggiano OR romano cheese, grated shopping list
How to make it
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, slowly cook pancetta until the fat has been rendered and the pancetta is crisp.
- Add pepper and remove from heat.
- Generously salt boiling water and return to a boil; add pasta. Cook pasta until al dente, according to package directions.
- Drain pasta, reserving 4 tablespoons of pasta water.
- Add reserved pasta water to skillet.
- Place skillet over low heat, add egg yolks, and gently swirl pan to combine.Do not let the egg yolks set. You want a creamy sauce.
- Add pasta and cheese; toss to coat. Serve immediately on warmed plates.
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i love this had it on my cruises yummy thanks
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minitindel
in THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY loved it
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Gotta love a TRUE carbonara- the ultimate comfort food. No cream or other stuff just the basics. Love it!
hollymayb
in Baltimore loved it
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Love this stuff.
jenniferbyrdez
in kenner loved it
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