Pasta alla Carbonara
- 1 lb (450g) dried pasta, such as spaghetti or tagliatelle
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 6 oz (175g) pancetta, very finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano, plus more to serve
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil over high heat.
- Add the pasta, stir and cook according to the package instructions, until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes, until crispy.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Beat the eggs, Parmesan, and Romano together and season with pepper.
- Drain the pasta well and return to its saucepan.
- Add the egg mixture and the contents of the pan with the pancetta, including the fat, and mix quickly until the pasta is well coated.
- Serve immediately, with extra Romano passed on the side.
pasta, olive oil, pancetta, garlic, eggs, freshly grated parmesan, freshly grated romano, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/pasta-alla-carbonara (may not work)