Fettuccini Carbonara
- by: kusinera
- Rating:
- Category: Lunch & Snacks
- Level: Easy
- Total Time: 0 hr 35 mins
8 ounces fettuccini (or spaghetti)
6 ounces pancetta, 1/4″ dice
6 egg yolks
2 tbsp olive oil
12 green onions, sliced 1/4″ thick
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 c heavy cream
4 oz parmegiano — grated
2 oz pecorino — grated
1 tsp salt
Additional salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1) In a small bowl mix together egg yolks, cream, and salt.
2) Add olive oil to a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat.
3) Add pancetta and cook, stirring frequently, for two minutes.
4) Add garlic and onion and continue cooking and stirring for one minute.
5) Remove from heat.
6) Cook pasta, drain quickly.
7) Return to pot and add remaining ingredients stirring constantly to prevent egg yolks from curdling.
8) Serve immediately with a healthy grind of black pepper.
| Yield: | 4 servings | |||
| Prep Time: | 0 hr 20 mins | |||
| Cook Time: | 0 hr 15 mins | |||
| Ready In: | 0 hr 15 mins | |||
| Category: | Lunch & Snacks | |||
| Main Ingredient: | Pasta | |||
| Cooking Method: | Sauteing |
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| Recipe Tags: | Fettuccini Carbonara | Carbonara recipe | valentinesday | romantic |
Chef's Note & Story
If you can’t get pancetta, you can use ordinary bacon, but ham is a better choice.
Fresh asparagus is a wonderful side dish with this meal and a good Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc washes it down nicely.