Pasta Carbonara

Name: Pasta Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: spaghetti; bacon; egg yolks; large whole egg; Parmesan cheese; Pecorino Romano cheese; black pepper; fresh Italian parsley; salt

15 mins prepServes 4

A budget-friendly version of Pasta Carbonara with bacon, egg yolks, and cheeses, delivering a rich and silky dish. Key methods include tempering the egg mixture with pasta water and adjusting seasoning based on bacon saltiness. You can also add vegetables like spinach or zucchini for a custom twist.

4 servings

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1: Preheat oven to 375°F.

2: In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks, whole egg, cheeses, and black pepper. Set aside.

3: Lay out bacon on a sheet tray and bake for 12-15 minutes, draining the grease halfway through. Set aside on paper towels and chop when cooled.

4: Put a big pot of water on to boil, covering it with a lid to speed up the process. Salt the water.

5: Boil the pasta according to package instructions, testing for desired al dente, and reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water.

6: Mix 1/4 cup of the hot pasta water with the egg/cheese mixture to temper it before adding the drained pasta.

7: Mix thoroughly, adding more cheese if desired. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed.

8: Plate up and add more cheese and parsley on top.

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