Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 lb. bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (or pancetta)
  • 4 egg yokes
  • 1/3 cup whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 lb. spaghetti
  • Additional Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter with olive oil in small saucepan. When butter foams, add pnacetta. Sauté over medium heat til lightly colored. Keep warm. Beat egg yokes in a large shallow serving dish. Beat in cream, 1/3 cup Parmesan and salt & pepper. Fill a very large saucepan two-third full with salted water & bring to boil. Add spaghetti. Bring water back to a boil and cook spaghetti uncovered til tender, but firm to your bite, 8-10 min. Drain spaghetti and place in dish with egg yoke mixture. Toss quickly. Add sautéd pancetta and toss gently until mixed. Serve immediately with additional Parmesan.