Pasta Carbonara

Name: Pasta Carbonara
Ingredients: 1 lb rotini pasta; 14 lb thick-sliced bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips; 1 cup heavy cream; 4 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 34 teaspoon salt; 14 teaspoon black pepper; 18 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

9 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 lb rotini pasta
14 lb thick-sliced bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
1 cup heavy cream
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon dried basil
34 teaspoon salt
14 teaspoon black pepper
18 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Cook pasta in lightly salted boiling water until tender but still firm, 9 minutes.
2

Drain and keep warm.
3

While pasta is cooking, place bacon in a medium-size nonstick skillet.
4

Cook until slightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
5

Set aside.
6

Whisk together cream and egg yolks in a small saucepan.
7

Cook over medium heat, whisking, until temperature reaches 140F on an instant-read thermometer about 6 to 7 minutes and maintain 140F for at least 3 minutes.
8

Stir in basil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
9

Add bacon and drippings to cooked pasta.
10

Stir in cream and egg mixture.
11

Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese.
12

Spoon pasta into a large serving bowl and sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
13

Serve immediately.