Pasta alla Carbonara

By jeanniek521

Ingredients

• 1 serving penne
• 1 ounce pancetta (diced)
• 1 clove garlic (chopped, optional)
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)
• 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano
• 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped, optional)
• pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:
1. Start cooking the penne in well salted water.
2. Fry the pancetta in a pan until just crispy.
3. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant and remove from heat the heat.
4. Mix the egg yolk, heavy cream and parmigiano reggiano in a bowl.
5. Drain the cooked pasta reserving some of the water.
6. Add the pasta to the bowl and toss.
7. If the sauce is too thick add a bit of the reserved pasta water to thin.
8. Add the pancetta, parsley and pepper and toss.