Fettucine Carbonara
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Description
Easy restaurant quality carbonara. I am asked to make this again and again from both friends and family!
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry fettuccini noodles
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
- 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- 2. Fry bacon in skillet over medium heat until crispy, remove and drain on paper towel. Chop with knife into bits.
- 3. Beat the eggs, cheese and cream in a bowl, then add the bacon. Pour over the pasta in the pan and toss gently using tongs.
- 4. Return the pan to a very low heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Don't overheat or the eggs will scramble. Season well with black pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 8 servings
calories: 438.6 kcal
carbohydrates: 43 g
protein: 16.8 g
saturated fat: 11.7 g
cholesterol: 158.4 mg
sodium: 339.3 mg
fiber: 2 g
sugar: 2.2 g
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