Spaghetti alla Carbonara

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Total Time:
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Yield:
1 serving
Level:
Intermediate
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Directions

Put a large pan of water on to boil for the pasta.

In another large pan that will fit the pasta later, cook the pancetta cubes in the oil until crispy but not crunchy. Pour over the white wine or vermouth and let it bubble away so that, after a few minutes, you have a small amount of salty winey syrup left. Take the pan off the heat.

In a bowl, beat together the eggs, Parmesan, cream, and pepper. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, but since you want it kept al dente start checking it 2 minutes before end of the recommended cooking time.

When the pasta is done, remove approximately 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining. Put the pan with the bacon cubes back on the heat and add the drained pasta, tossing well to coat with the syrupy pancetta. Take the pan off the heat again and add the eggs and cheese mixture, swiftly tossing everything to mix. Thin with pasta water, if needed. Grind over some more pepper and grate over the nutmeg to serve.

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  • on February 23, 2013

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    5-star opinion...delicious flavor, texture and aroma!
    Info...we had a cooking party for 5 couples and purpose...pasta carbonara.
    Each couple made a different carbonara recipe listed on FoodTV web site. Bottom line...all recipes made a delicious food. This particular recipe by Nigella was most preferred for seconds.
    If any reader has never had a food party...
    Annie, Fremont, CA

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  • on October 21, 2012

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    Easy, delicious and fast. Would be good with chicken, etc. but I always try to stick to a recipe as closely as possible the first time and then tweak it next time. I did use bacon instead of pancetta because that is what I already had. Will make it again.

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  • on July 25, 2012

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    Is there such thing as a Nigella recipe that isn't pure heaven in food form? I use sherry rather than vermouth to deglaze (only because that's usually what I have on hand, and it turns out perfectly every time. Perfect for a fast, simple supper that feels luxurious.

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