Pasta Carbonara
2015-11-30- Cuisine: Italian, Party Ideas
- Course: Main Course
- Skill Level: Easy
Recipe Info
- Servings : 4
Great to serve for company or a crowd. This recipe also makes an unusual brunch offering.
Ingredients
- 500g good quality spaghetti
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 250g bacon, cut into 1cm pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
- ½ cup cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan Cheese
Method
Step 1
Cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a frying pan over high heat. Cook bacon for 4-5 mins or until golden and crisp. Add garlic and cook, stirring for 1 min. Add parsley and remove from heat.
Step 3
Whisk cream, eggs and yolk together in a jug. Add half of the parmesan and season with pepper. Return pasta to pan with cream mixture and mix to combine.
Step 4
Divide the spaghetti mixture among bowls. Top with remaining Parmesan. Season with freshly ground black pepper and serve with a crisp green salad.