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Classic Fettuccine alla Carbonara

Classic Fettuccine alla Carbonara
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
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Classic Fettuccine alla Carbonara
Ingredients
  • 2
    tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1/4
    cup unsalted butter
  • 4
    slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and crisp-cooked
  • 3
    ounces prosciutto, sliced 1/8-inch thick and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/3
    cup dry white wine
  • 1/3
    cup whipping cream
  • 1/3
    cup milk
  • 1
    egg yolk, slightly beaten
  • 2
    tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1
    tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
  • 1
    9 ounce package refrigerated fettuccine
  • Finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Cracked black pepper (optional)
Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, cook onion in hot butter about 5 minutes or just until tender. Stir in bacon and prosciutto. Cook and stir for 3 minutes more. Carefully add white wine. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add whipping cream and milk. Bring to a gentle boil.

2. Gradually add 1 cup of the hot cream mixture to egg yolk, stirring constantly. Add egg yolk mixture to cream mixture in saucepan. Return to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and the parsley, stirring just until cheese melts.

3. Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine according to package directions; drain well. Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl. Pour sauce over hot pasta; toss to coat. If desired, sprinkle pasta with additional Parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts (Classic Fettuccine alla Carbonara)
  • Servings Per Recipe 4,
  • Calories 488,
  • Protein (gm) 18,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 36,
  • Fat, total (gm) 29,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 206,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 16,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 2,
  • Sodium (mg) 749,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (3)
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bonniegrimes wrote:

I made this recipe last night , and was disappointed in the results .There was no where near enough sauce , for the amount of pasta .Therefore , it was very bland .

10/24/2011 02:06:40 PM Report Abuse
sierraskyesmom wrote:

I used the recipe from the red & white cookbook, which is essentially the same, minus the prosciutto & wine. (This is an older cookbook). The entire recipe was so easy to make and took hardly any time at all! The flavors were great - Italian comfort food all the way. Combining the egg yolk mixture off the heating element is key - you definitely don't want to scramble the egg!

3/29/2011 09:11:58 AM Report Abuse
luzvillanueva49 wrote:

vamos amigos muy delicioso

3/28/2010 11:21:05 AM Report Abuse
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