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This Pasta Carbonara Recipe is the perfect pantry meal for a romantic night at home or a family friend get together.

Pasta Carbonara

Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 lb. Spaghetti cooked regular or gluten free
  • 1/3 lb. Bacon cut into small pieces (Pancetta or Guanciale is used also)
  • 4 cloves Garlic diced small
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes I tend to use more.
  • 1/2 cup White wine or Chicken Stock
  • 2 large Egg Yolks
  • 1/4 cup Reserved pasta water
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 Handful of chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp. of dried parsley would substitute
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook Pasta Al Dente. Reserve a cup of the pasta water in case needed for sauce
  2. In large skillet over medium high heat. Saute bacon until it browns. Remove bacon and put aside. Drain the bacon oil and then add two tbsp. olive oil, garlic and red pepper. Saute two minutes. Add wine and reduce by half.
  3. Beat eggs vigorously and stir in a ladle of pasta water. Drain the pasta and to bacon pan and remove from heat. Add egg mixture, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper and toss until well combined and cheese has melted. Serve with extra cheese.

Notes

Allergy Information: Contains Dairy, Egg, Wheat (can make gluten free). Nut free, peanut free, shellfish free.