Tuscan Carbonara

Name: Tuscan Carbonara
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti; 1/2 lb pancetta or 1/2 lb bacon, diced; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 5 large egg yolks; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese; salt; fresh ground black pepper

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 lb spaghetti
1/2 lb pancetta or 1/2 lb bacon, diced
1 medium onion, finely diced
5 large egg yolks
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1

Cook spaghetti al dente (firm but not hard) according to package directions.
2

Meanwhile, fry pancetta and onion over medium-low heat in large, straight-sided skillet until pancetta is crispy and onion has softened.
3

Turn heat off.
4

In medium bowl, whisk together yolks, cream and grated cheese.
5

When spaghetti is ready, drain and toss it into skillet with pancetta and onion.
6

Quickly pour egg mixture over spaghetti and toss well to combine.
7

Season spaghetti with salt and pepper and serve immediately.