Spaghetti Alla Carbonara(Spaghetti With Bacon And Egg Sauce)
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 lb. pancetta*, cut into 4 to 5 slices and diced
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/3 c. whipping cream
- 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 lb. spaghetti
- Melt butter with oil in a small saucepan.
- When butter foams, add pancetta.
- Saute over medium heat until lightly colored.
- Keep warm.
- Beat egg yolks in a large shallow serving dish.
- Beat in cream, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
- This dish should be quite peppery.
- Fill a very large saucepan 2/3 full with salted water.
- Bring water to a boil.
- Add spaghetti.
- Bring water back to a boil and cook spaghetti, uncovered, until tender but firm to the bite (al dente) 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain spaghetti and place in dish with egg yolk mixture.
- Toss quickly.
- Add sauteed pancetta and toss gently until mixed.
- Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese.
- Makes 4 to 6 servings.
butter, olive oil, pancetta, egg yolks, whipping cream, parmesan cheese, salt, spaghetti
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=994129 (may not work)