AUTHENTIC (AND EASY) PASTA CARBONARA

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Make and share this Authentic (And Easy) Pasta Carbonara recipe from Food.com.

Provided by trumanchocolate

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 lb angel hair pasta (but spaghetti, fettucine or tagliatelle work as well)
2 cups grated parmesan cheese (fresh is better)
5 large eggs
1/2 lb lean bacon or 1/3 lb pancetta
1 dash salt
1 pinch pepper

Steps:

Put large pot on to boil for pasta and cook pasta as directed.
Cut the bacon into 2" pieces and add to saute pan on medium.
Grate cheese.
Break eggs into large bowl and beat until smooth.
Add grated cheese to eggs and mix until a paste.
When pasta is "al dente", remove and drain.
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).
Add the bacon with about 1 teaspoon of drippings and continue to toss pasta until a creamy sauce evenly coats the pasta.
Serve and garnish with a sprinkle of cheese, fresh ground salt and pepper.
Watch your friends and family scrap the bowl!
Nice served with a salad and a crisp white wine!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 985.3, Fat 47.5, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 315.1, Sodium 1371.1, Carbohydrate 87.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 48.5