Carbonara Deep-Dish Pasta-Crusted Pan Pizza

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray, 2007

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner: Deep Dish Pizza

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (77)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(77)

Cook Time:
6 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 6 min
Total:: 26 min

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Ingredients

Salt
2 packages fresh linguini, 9 ounces each
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 pound pancetta, cut as thick as bacon, chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, grated or chopped
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, depending on how spicy you like it
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, a couple of handfuls
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 large eggs
1/2 cup cream
2 cups ricotta cheese
A handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Heat water for pasta in large pot, salt it and add pasta for 3 minutes.

While water boils, heat a large skillet with extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes.

Drain pasta, add to pan and toss. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano and season with salt and pepper. Beat eggs with cream and pour over top of pasta. Let eggs begin to set up, about 1 minute, and pat pasta into even layer to make the pizza pie crust. Place in oven and cook 5 to 6 minutes.

Mix together the ricotta and parsley. Remove pie from oven and smooth the ricotta over the top. Scatter with the provolone or mozzarella and return to oven. Bake 8 minutes more until cheese is melted and golden at edges. Cut into wedges and serve.

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recipe Carbonara Deep-Dish Pasta-Crusted Pan Pizza
jennifer Herndon, VA 01-30-2010
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Not too bad
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

This wasn't too bad. I am not sure that I would make it again though. I didn't have pancetta on hand, so I didn't include... that. When I cut the "slice" it really turned out to be pasta on a plate topped with some cheese. I guess I was expecting something with a consistency more like a pizza. Read more
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Joanne Newark, DE 01-18-2010
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I'm shocked at some of the comments --- this was fabulous!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this yesterday and it was fabulous! I'm Italian and a decent cook but I know what's good and am critical of most... Italian dishes. Did others skip the pancetta or garlic or something? That said, I did it slightly different but I did not change any ingredients. After sauteing the pancetta and 4 grated garlic cloves, I cooked the linguini (fresh) and added it to the pancetta in the giant pan and added the cream/egg, etc. but then I added it to two 8x8 pyrex dishes and baked it. Since it was just the two of us, I wanted to freeze one. When that was ready I then added the ricotta and cheese and continued baking it. I must say I am glad I didn't cook it for a large party I had new years eve since it would have been too distracting. People love to hang in the kitchen with me and I wouldn't have been able to concentrate. My very Irish partner said it was my best dish yet! I have to agree it was impressive!Read more
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Rachel Grove City, PA 12-26-2009
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Great Pasta Dish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy to make - very tasty - will make again.
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Renee' Hot Springs, AR 04-14-2009
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YUMM-O
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family absolutely loved this dish. We do not have any complaints about it it was wonderful. Remember, this is supposed... to be a mock pizza and pizza is not soupy, it is supposed to be firm yet a little creamy. I also love the idea of adding mushrooms, onions, and maybe a couple of other things, but we enjoyed it as it was. Thank you so much for your wonderful recipes and tips (always in need of another helpful hint or tip). God Bless ;) Read more
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Rita Maysville, NC 10-31-2008
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This comes before making this delicious recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My rating is based on some revisions as stated below ! I watched Rachel make this recipe and it looked so good &... pretty easy to put together. However, after reading all of the reviews before I make this dish, I plan to take all of the review comments and use 1/2 the pasta, double the cream mixture, & add x-tra parmesan to the Ricotta mixture, Use more pepper, add basil, garlic powder, tomatoes, portobello mushrooms, chives, plenty of bacon and give it a taste in the event it needs additional spices. Topping with a sauce will be determined based on dryness. I did like the idea of lemon drizzled on top after cooking. I'll let you know how it comes out. I enjoy your shows, Rachael. RCL Read more
recipe Carbonara Deep-Dish Pasta-Crusted Pan Pizza
Haley Collierville, TN 07-28-2008
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Delish!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this recipe! it's so good!