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Authentic (And Easy) Pasta Carbonara

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Authentic (And Easy) Pasta Carbonara

Authentic (And Easy) Pasta Carbonara

Cooking Information

Total Time

25 mins

Prep Time

10 mins

Servings

6

Ingredients

6 items

Directions

11 steps
15 mins
  1. 1

    Put large pot on to boil for pasta and cook pasta as directed.

  2. 2

    Cut the bacon into 2" pieces and add to saute pan on medium.

  3. 3

    Grate cheese.

  4. 4

    Break eggs into large bowl and beat until smooth.

  5. 5

    Add grated cheese to eggs and mix until a paste.

  6. 6

    When pasta is "al dente", remove and drain.

  7. 7

    Immediately add pasta to egg/cheese mixture and use tongs to rapidly toss, coating the pasta. (Don't worry about the raw egg, the hot pasta will cook it).

  8. 8

    Add the bacon with about 1 teaspoon of drippings and continue to toss pasta until a creamy sauce evenly coats the pasta.

  9. 9

    Serve and garnish with a sprinkle of cheese, fresh ground salt and pepper.

  10. 10

    Watch your friends and family scrap the bowl!

  11. 11

    Nice served with a salad and a crisp white wine!

Ingredients

6 items
AMT
UNIT
INGREDIENT

Main Ingredients

1.00
pcs
pasta(angel hair (but spaghetti, fettucine or tagliatelle work as well))
2.00
cup
parmesan cheese(grated (fresh is better))
5.00
pcs
egg(s)
0.50
pcs
bacon(lean or 1/3 pancetta)
1.00
pcs
salt(dash)
1.00
pinch