Fusilli Carbonara

Name: Fusilli Carbonara
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 lb bacon, cut into thin strips; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup red wine (use decent wine!); 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 lb fusilli (or any pasta of your choice. I also like this with capellini); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 lb bacon, cut into thin strips
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup red wine (use decent wine!)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 eggs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 lb fusilli (or any pasta of your choice. I also like this with capellini)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1

Heat the oil and butter over medium heat in a small frying pan. Add the bacon and cook until brown but not crisp, about 4 minutes.
2

Add the garlic, wine, and pepper. Simmer until the wine is reduced to 2 tbsp, about 3 minute Removed from the heat.
3

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cheese, and salt.
4

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until just done.
5

Drain the pasta, add it to the egg and cheese mixture IMMEDIATELY, and toss quickly. DO not rinse pasta first.
6

Add the parsley and toss just until mixed. Salt and pepper to taste.
7

Serve with additional Parmesan and enjoy!