Classic Carbonara With Pancetta
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 pound sliced pancetta, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Whisk together the eggs, cream, and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Blend thoroughly, and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until al dente, or for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta, then return it to the pot (off of the heat), and cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet; add the onion and cook until transparent, about 8 minutes. Remove onion from the skillet; place in a bowl, and cover to keep warm.
- Using the same skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until browned, tossing with nutmeg. Drain on paper towels.
- Combine the pasta, onion, pancetta, pine nuts, salt, and pepper in the same large skillet over low heat. Slowly stir in the egg-cream mixture, tossing gently so the eggs don't scramble. Cook until just heated through. Remove from heat and toss with parsley and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
eggs, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, penne pasta, olive oil, onion, pancetta, ground nutmeg, pine nuts, salt, black pepper, parsley, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/142690/classic-carbonara-with-pancetta/ (may not work)