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Spaghetti Carbonara

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 480
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Claire Jones's spaghetti carbonara — spaghetti drained hot (never rinsed), tossed with softened butter, a bacon and cream mixture simmered with red pepper flakes, and a tempered egg-Parmesan mixture stirred together at the end. Simple, silky, and spectacular when done right.

Ingredients
  • 4 Tbsp. Butter, softened
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Egg yolks
  • 1 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 8 slices Bacon, fried crisply and crumbled
  • 1 tsp. Red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 Cups ½ Cup Heavy cream
  • Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 box Spaghetti
Instructions
  1. 1
    Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain but DO NOT RINSE.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, cream softened butter in a small bowl. In another bowl beat eggs and egg yolks together. Stir in ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
  3. 3
    Add crumbled bacon and red pepper flakes to the cream. Place cream in a saucepan and simmer briefly.
  4. 4
    Spoon a small amount of the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture to temper. Mix well.
  5. 5
    Place hot drained spaghetti in a large casserole dish.
  6. 6
    Stir in butter, hot bacon-cream mixture, and the tempered egg mixture. Toss well.
  7. 7
    Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve with remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 480kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 140mg47%
Sodium 480mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 44g15%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 2g
Protein 22g44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

DO NOT RINSE the spaghetti after draining — the starch on the surface is essential for the sauce to cling.

Temper the eggs by spooning a little of the hot cream mixture into the beaten eggs before adding to the pasta — this prevents them from scrambling.

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