pasta carbonara

(1 RATING)
47 Pinches
Lenexa, KS
Updated on Jul 20, 2012

I was looking for a new recipe to serve at a "gourmet Italian dinner" I was hosting - found this in Gourmet Magazine, 2003. It's easy, and oh my is it good!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces pancetta, 1/3 inch dice
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup finely grated fresh parmesan reggiano cheese
  • 1/3 cup finely grated fresh pecorino romano cheese
  • 1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound uncooked pasta

How To Make pasta carbonara

  • Step 1
    Render the pancetta in a heavy, deep skillet over medium heat, about 2 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden -- about 10 minutes. Add the wine and boil until the liquid is reduced by half -- about 2 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Cook 1 pound of your favorite pasta in boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Step 3
    While the pasta is cooking, whisk together the eggs, both cheeses, salt and pepper. Drain the pasta and then add it to the hot onion/pancetta in the skillet and toss with tongs until well coated. Add the egg mixture, tossing until it combined. Serve immediately.
  • Step 4
    Pancetta is an Italian cured meat very similar to bacon. Don't use "cooking wine" - always use a wine that is good enough to drink!

Discover More

Category: Pasta

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes