Pasta Carbonara

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Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 25m | Total Time: 25m

Directions

  1. Cook the linguine according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1 ½ cups of the cooking water, and return the pasta to the pot.
  2. Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Spoon off and discard all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
  3. Return skillet to medium heat, add the onion, and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Working quickly, add the onion, bacon, and reserved pasta water to the pasta pot. Place over low heat and cook, tossing frequently, until heated through.
  5. Remove pot from heat and quickly add the yolks one at a time, stirring after each addition. Add the Parmesan and ½ teaspoon pepper and stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Divide the pasta among bowls. Top with additional Parmesan and the remaining pepper.
By Sara Quessenberry,  January 2007

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 843Calories From Fat 45%
  • Fat  42g
  • Sat Fat  15g
  • Sodium  781mg
  • Carbohydrate  83g
  • Fiber  2g
  • Sugar  2g
  • Protein  34g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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