Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Recipe courtesy Anne Burrell

Show: Secrets of a Restaurant ChefEpisode: The Secret to Spaghetti Carbonara

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Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

Salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 pound spaghetti
8 large eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup grated pecorino
Freshly ground black pepper
4 scallions, cut on a severe bias

Directions

Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil over medium heat.

Add about 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta a medium heat and cook until it starts to color and become crisp. Turn off the heat and reserve.

Drop the pasta into the salted boiling water and cook it 1 minute less than it says on the package, usually about 6 to 7 minutes. Bite the pasta to check the consistency.

While the pasta is cooking, crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add the grated cheeses and season with salt. Whisk vigorously until it becomes a homogenous. Season generously with black pepper.

When the pasta is just about done, return the pan with the pancetta to medium heat. Remove the pasta from the cooking water. Toss or stir the pasta into the pancetta to coat the pasta with the remaining fat in the skillet. Immediately vigorously stir the egg mixture into the pasta. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the egg mixture looks like a cream sauce.

Serve immediately garnished with sliced scallions.

Buonissimo!

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sarah saint paul, MN 11-17-2009
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Delicious and quick!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great recipe--simple, quick, and delicious. You can definitely adjust the recipe to your tastes. I often use center cut bacon... rather than pancetta. And I like to add peas and mushrooms if I'm not making a vegetable side dish or salad, and sometimes I add chicken for more lean protein.Read more
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Leslie Amarillo, TX 11-02-2009
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Great Recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We love this recipe and prepare the dish once a week as a fast and easy way to get a delicious meal on the table quick. ... Cooking the pancetta takes time so I often double the recipe and take half out ahead of time. The extra portion is saved for a future batch. Also, we substitute a good quality bacon in lieu of the pancetta for convenience.Read more
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donna Sylacauga, AL 10-01-2009
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fancy mac & cheese
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I finally got around to this recipe that I saw Anne make on her show. It is wonderful. The only salt I used was in the... pasta water (~1 1/2 tsp.). I think it is key to let the eggs get to room temp before making this. So-ooooooooo creamy! Read more
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BETH Tampa, FL 09-28-2009
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Just Okay
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I've been making carbonara for years and I thought I would give this a try to see the difference. Followed the recipe... exactly, however, I felt that it was too rich and too much egg. Wasn't bad by any means but we are just used to something lighter. Read more
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Jenny Woodridge, IL 09-08-2009
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Really good Carbonara if you follow the instructions!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Okay...I made this for my honey the other day. The flavor was great! But, I kept the stove top fire cooking. That was my... mistake. I ended up making scrambled eggs!!! Everything tasted great! But, be sure to turn the heat off when you mix the egg & cheese mixture to the pasta. I also recommend adding some shredded rotisserie chicken for additional lean protein, and perhaps some chopped Italian parsley! Happy Eating! Read more
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MARIA schenectady, NY 09-04-2009
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Scary Good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Don't let all those eggs scare you -- what a great recipe. Easy, rich and so yummy! Thanks, Anne!