Pasta Carbonara I

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Description

Classic Roman pasta made with eggs, Parmesan, bacon or pancetta, and black pepper. Creamy and rich without using cream.

Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 4 eggs, room temperature 1/4 cup heavy cream at room temperature
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley ground black pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  2. In medium bowl beat together eggs and cream just until blended. Stir in cheese and set aside.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan. Toss with butter until it is melted. Add bacon and cheese mixture and toss gently until mixed.