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The Best Easy Pasta Carbonara
This comfort food classic is ideal for date nights or family dinners!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 15 min⏳ Prep: 15 min👤 Charlyne Mattox📖 countryliving
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook guanciale or bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown and crisp, 10 to ⏱️ 12 minutes. Reserve 2 tablespoons fat; drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Whisk together eggs in a bowl. Add Parmesan, Pecorino, bacon fat, and bacon and stir to combine. Season generously with pepper.
large egg, plus 5 large egg yolks1
2
Bring a large of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup water; drain. Very slowly stir in 1/4 cup water to egg mixture. Add pasta and stir to combine. Thin with additional pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
large egg, plus 5 large egg yolks1
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