SPAGHETTI ALA CARBONARA

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Categories Dinner

Yield 4-6 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
5 ounces thick-sliced pancetta or slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch wide strips
3 large eggs
4 large egg yolks
2/3 cup heavy cream
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 lb spaghetti
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a frying pan, heat butter over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and yolks, then whisk in the cream. Season with plenty of pepper and set aside. In a large pot of boiling salted water, over high heat, cook the pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and return to the empty pot in which the pasta was cooked. Stir in the pancetta and it's cooking fat, then add the egg mixture and Parmesan cheese. Toss well, transfer to a warmed bowl and serve immediately. Work quickly after the pasta has been drained so that everything is served piping hot.