SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA

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This updated take on the classic Italian-style dish, Spaghetti Alla Carbonara, uses pancetta and lemon zest for subtle bursts of flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt
1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish, if desired
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt and spaghetti, and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup cooking water; drain.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and cook until golden, 6 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to a bowl.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining tablespoon oil, and heat until hot but not smoking. Add garlic, and cook until golden, about 3 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • Beat the egg yolks, heavy cream, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a medium bowl until combined. Add drained hot pasta and pancetta to skillet, and pour the egg mixture over. If pasta seems dry, add enough of the reserved cooking water to moisten. Season liberally with freshly ground black pepper.
  • Serve garnished with chopped parsley, additional cheese, and lemon zest, if desired.

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