Linguine alla Carbonara
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, minced
- 4 ounces pancetta or prosciutto, diced
- 1 pound fresh linguine
- 3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, at room temperature
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Heat oil and butter in a large saute pan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and pancetta and cook until the onions are translucent and the pancetta is beginning to crisp.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Drain pasta in a colander (reserve a small amount of the cooking liquid in a small bowl) and return pasta to the pot.
- Return the pot to the heat and add the reserved pancetta and onion mixture.
- Stir over high heat until pasta is coated with the pancetta mixture.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and heavy cream and add to the pasta, along with the Parmesan.
- Remove the pot from the heat and toss the pasta until it is well-coated.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
- If needed, add a bit of the reserved pasta cooking liquid to help toss the pasta if it is dry.
- Serve immediately.
extravirgin olive oil, unsalted butter, yellow onion, pancetta, linguine, egg yolks, heavy cream, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/linguine-alla-carbonara-recipe.html (may not work)