FBD

Pasta Carbonara

ItalianPorkIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 8 slice bacon, cut in 1/4-inch strips
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb spaghetti

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cream soft butter in a small bowl and set aside.

  2. 2

    In another bowl, beat eggs and yolks until blended. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.

  3. 3

    Heat a large casserole dish in a 200°F oven.

  4. 4

    Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Pour off half of the fat.

  6. 6

    Stir red pepper flakes and heavy cream into the bacon. Bring to a simmer and keep warm.

  7. 7

    Transfer cooked spaghetti to the heated serving bowl and stir in creamed butter. Coat well.

  8. 8

    Stir in the hot bacon and cream mixture, then finally the beaten eggs and cheese.

  9. 9

    The heat of the pasta will cook the raw eggs. Season with salt and pepper.

  10. 10

    Serve with remaining grated Parmesan cheese.