Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Bacon and Chicken Carbonara Pasta

    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 200g sliced pancetta, roughly chopped
    • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
    • 1/4 onion (thinly sliced)
    • 2 egg yolks (at room temperature)
    • 2 eggs (at room temperature)
    • 1/2 cup thickened cream
    • 75g parmesan cheese, finely grated

  • Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water according to the packet instructions. Meanwhile, heat oil in a frypan over medium heat. 
    Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add onions, pancetta and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until pancetta is crisp. Drain on paper towel.
    Whisk egg yolks, eggs, cream and three-quarters of the parmesan together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
    Add egg mixture and pancetta mixture to pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Toss over low heat until well combined. Serve with remaining parmesan.

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