Linguine Carbonara
Eggs are the key ingredient in this popular Italian dish that’s quick and easy to prepare.
- Serves:
- 4
- Prep Time:
- 5 min
- Cook Time:
- 15 min
Ingredients
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 669
- Fat
- 33 g
- Saturated Fat
- 14 g
- Trans Fat
- 0.5 g
- Carbohydrate
- 67 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
- Sugars
- 4 g
- Protein
- 28 g
- Sodium
- 616 mg
- 4 oz ( 115 g ) pancetta, or other un-smoked bacon, diced
- ¾ cup ( 175 mL ) heavy (35%) cream
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup ( 125 mL ) Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp ( 5 mL ) black pepper, freshly cracked
- 12 oz ( 345 g ) linguine
- ¼ cup ( 60 mL ) flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
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In a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, cook pancetta until just starting to crisp, about 5 minutes. Add cream and reduce heat to lowest setting. Keep warm.
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Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, cream, Parmesan, and black pepper. Set aside.
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Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup (125 mL) pasta water.
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Pour egg mixture over linguine and stir constantly until well combined, adding a little reserved pasta water if necessary to thin out sauce.
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Serve pasta immediately, garnished with a sprinkling of Parmesan and parsley.