Creamy Carbonara

Name: Creamy Carbonara
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti (uncooked); 6 oz pancetta (chopped); 2 cups half and half; 2 large egg yolks; 1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for garnish); 1 tsp pepper (freshly ground); 4 tbsp basil (chopped)

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Cost: $2.47 /serving

Author : Joanna Cismaru

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Instructions

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Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Add the pancetta to a large skillet and saute over medium-low heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer the pancetta to a bowl using a slotted spoon.

Step 3

Add the half and half to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Whisk the egg yolks into the sauce. Whisk in the Parmesan cheese. Stir in the black pepper. Taste for salt and season if needed. I find no salt is needed since the cheese adds plenty of saltiness.

Step 4

Add the cooked spaghetti, bacon and basil to the skillet and toss well to combine.

Step 5

Garnish with more Parmesan cheese if desired and serve immediately.