This is a really simple, but company-worthy dish that contains just a few ingredients. Paul made his fabulous no-knead bread to go with the pasta. It was delicious!
Carbonara ingredients:
- One package refrigerated fettuccine or homemade
- 1/2 of pound good bacon (or more to taste)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 C freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/4 C melted butter
- 1/2 C chopped parsley
- Salt and Pepper
- extra eggs if desired
Dice bacon then cook until crisp. Set aside. Melt butter then let cool a bit. Once cooled but not yet firm, beat in the two eggs until combined.
Cook pasta in salted water according to directions. It only takes a couple of minutes! Drain, put in serving bowl and toss with egg/butter mixture, bacon, Parmesan and parsley. Grind a generous amount of black pepper and salt to taste.
If more richness is desired, poach a few egg yolks and add on top before serving.
