KITTENCAL'S CLASSIC SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

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This is a definite Italian classic --- the trick to perfect carbonara is to have your spaghetti hot and mix in the eggs very vigorously so the eggs will not scramble -- I most always add in some cayenne pepper for heat but that is only optional :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb chopped bacon or 1/2 lb pancetta
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 lb spaghetti, cooked (do not rinse the cooked spaghetti)
4 large eggs, beaten (can use extra large eggs)
1 pinch salt (or to taste)
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese or 1 cup romano cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
parmesan cheese (to taste)

Steps:

  • Whisk the eggs in a bowl with pinch salt; set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat cook the bacon until crisp.
  • Remove the bacon to paper towels and drain all but about 3 tablespoons fat.
  • Add in fresh garlic and saute for about 1 minute.
  • Add the bacon back to the skillet along with the cooked pasta; stir/toss for about 1 minute to heat.
  • Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Add in eggs and mix/whisk vigorously until the eggs thicken but do not scramble.
  • Add in the Parmesan cheese.
  • Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Mound on serving plates then sprinkle a small amount of finely chopped fresh parsley over each bowl.
  • Serve with parmesan cheese on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 867.6, Fat 39.4, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 272.1, Sodium 970.3, Carbohydrate 87.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 37.5

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