two yolk carbonara

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beulah, MI
Updated on Nov 26, 2023

Don't worry about the yolk not being cooked. The heat from the pasta will cook it. Very decandent

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 large egg yolk at room temp
  • 1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano
  • 1 cup grated romano cheese
  • 3 ounces bacon chopped
  • salt
  • 6 ounces pasta of choice. i used shells

How To Make two yolk carbonara

  • Step 1
    Whip 2 egg yolks with the cheese and add some cracked black pepper. Set aside
  • Step 2
    Cook the bacon until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crisp. Remove from heat and set aside
  • Step 3
    Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add some salt. Add the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water
  • Step 4
    Add the pasta to the pan with the bacon. Mix 1/4 cup of the pasta water with the egg, cheese mixture. Add the mixture to the pan with the pasta and bacon. Toss adding pasta water a tbsp at at time until a glossy sauce forms.
  • Step 5
    Plate the pasta on two plates and top each with the remaining egg yolk
  • Step 6
    When ready to eat stir in the egg yolk

Discover More

Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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