Classic Pasta Penne Carbonara
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Ingredients
- 455g penne pasta ( you can use any kind)
- 10 slices dry-cured smoky bacon or pancetta
- 3 organic egg yolks
- 200ml double cream
- 4½ oz Parmesan cheese (grated)
Accompaniment
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Description
This feels like a luxury dish, but is quite cheap to make so its great for a romantic meal on a budget!
Method
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Cook the penne in salted water boiling water until al dente.
While pasta is on, fry pancetta or bacon until nice and crispy. Break it up a bit, then put it to one side. In a bowl, whip up the egg yolks, cream and half the parmasan.
When the pasta is cooked, drain it well and immediatly toss it with the warm crispy pancetta and egg mixture.
The heat from the hot pasta will be enough to cook the eggs so the sauce stays smooth and silky.
Season well with lots of black pepper, salt and remaining parmesan cheese. Serve with nice green salad and red wine. Yummy!!
I am sure that is very nice but, there is no cream in "classic" carbonara.