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

Categories     High Protein

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

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