Fettuccine Carbonara

By Marge Perry & David Bonom

This classically made pasta with carbonara sauce is everything this unspeakably rich, creamy dish should be and more—and yet, is surprisingly simple to make. 


  • Yield: 4-6 Servings
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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 6 ounces thick sliced bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper


DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook according to package directions
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes, Add the fettuccine and cook until hot, about 1 minute. Combine the eggs, cheese, milk, and pepper in a small bowl. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the egg mixture, stirring until the sauce is thick and creamy. Serve immediately.