Pasta Carbonara

chia's Note:

This is what we make when we're in a hurry, served with a salad. Not exactly for the dieters, but it does satisfy. 8/24/07, my baby is leaving for college tomorrow and has requested this as her "last" meal. She usually hates pasta, but she loves this dish.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb perciatelli
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese or ½ cup romano cheese
• ½ lb pancetta or ½ lb bacon
• fresh ground pepper
• 4 tablespoons butter , melted

Directions:

1. Bring water in spaghetti pot to boil, then add pasta.
2. In large bowl mix raw eggs with cheese, add pepper.
3. Brown pancetta in a pan, cut into pieces.
4. Melt butter (I use the microwave for the last 2 steps).
5. Drain pasta and pour into egg mixture.
6. The heat will cook the sauce.
7. Add pancetta, butter, and mix.
8. Serve with additional grated cheese and pepper.

Reviews

[DenaMac]

I made this for my husband who is super picky and he enjoyed it. Be prepared, it makes alot!

[asil]

Great easy satisfying and super quick recipe.Whole family loved it.Making it again tonight and adding some sun-dried tomatoes as well just to try.Will make this often.

[Mysterygirl]

Excellent - served this with stuffed artichokes and garlic bread....have to admit this was the best part.