Fettuccine Carbonara
By David Bonom and Marge Perry. This classically made pasta with carbonara sauce is everything this unspeakably rich, creamy dish should be and more and yet, is surprisingly simple to make.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta
- 6 oz thick sliced bacon, chopped
- ½ cup shallots, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ¾ cup Parmigiano - Reggiano cheese, grated
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ¼ tsp black pepper, ground
DIRECTIONS
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook according to package directions; drain.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes, Add the fettuccine and cook until hot, about 1 minute. Combine the eggs, cheese, milk, and pepper in a small bowl. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the egg mixture, stirring until the sauce is thick and creamy. Serve immediately.