Pasta Carbonara
- 14 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 12 lb bacon (6-8 slices)
- 12 cup dry white wine
- 3 large eggs
- 34 ounce pecorino romano cheese, finely grated
- 2 ounces parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 lb spaghetti
- table salt
- black pepper
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil.
- While water is heating, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add bacon and cook stirring occasionally until crisp.
- Add wine and simmer until alcohol has cooked off and wine is slightly reduced.
- Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
- Beat eggs, cheeses and garlic in a bowl, set aside.
- When water comes to a boil, add pasta and 1 tbs salt.
- Stir pasta to separate.
- Cook until al dente reserving 1/3 cup pasta water.
- Drain pasta and transfer to a warm serving bowl.
- If pasta is dry add some of the cooking water.
- Immediately add egg mixture over hot pasta, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Toss well to combine.
- Pour bacon mixture over pasta, season generously with black pepper, and toss well to combine.
- Serve immediately.
extra virgin olive oil, bacon, white wine, eggs, pecorino romano cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, black pepper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pasta-carbonara-144316 (may not work)