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Spaghetti Carbonara

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Course Carbonara, Spaghetti, Spaghetti Carbonara
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 6 tbsp parmesan cheese grated
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 oz bacon or pancetta cut into thin julienne strips
  • 1 lb pasta spaghetti or fettuccine
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with Parmesan. Add in salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. About 4 minutes for fresh pasta.
  • In a skillet, heat the olive oil and bacon (or pancetta) over medium heat—Sauté for about 5 minutes or until crisp.
  • Drain the pasta and transfer it to the skillet containing the pancetta. Stir together over low heat for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and pour the egg yolks over the top. Toss well to coat the pasta.