Pasta Carbonara Recipe

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Servings: 6
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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound linguini
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 ounces thick cut bacon or pancetta, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup diced sweet onions
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup pasta water
  • 1 cup pecorino, parmesan, or Romano cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
  • ½ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a stainless steel bowl, beat the 3 eggs, grated cheese, cream, nutmeg and parsley- set aside.
  2. Place the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon, and cook until it becomes crispy and brown. Remove the bacon and set on a paper towel. Add the sweet onions and garlic to the pan and cook for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, or until caramelized.
  3. Cook the pasta in a large pot of water with 2 tablespoons of salt. After the pasta is cooked strain and set aside- reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
  4. Place the cooked linguini in the skillet over low heat- deglaze with the pasta water making sure to scrape all the bits off the bottom of the pan.
  5. Add the egg mixture and reserved bacon to the pasta continuing to stir.
  6. Add salt and pepper- taste for seasoning preference.
  7. Cook for 2-3 additional minutes.
  8. Remove from the pan, garnish with grated cheese, bacon, and chopped Italian parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 170g
Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 556  
Calories from Fat 247 44%
Total Fat 27.75g 35%
Saturated Fat 12.52g 50%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 150mg 50%
Sodium 309mg 13%
Potassium 308mg 9%
Total Carbs 59.14g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 9%
Sugars 3.07g 2%
Protein 16.63g 27%
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  • ShaleeDP
    May 29, 2014
    My daughter would love this! I will definitely try this soon.

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