Spaghetti Carbonara (not mine)

By Joan_Z

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped
• 1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• Additional grated Romano cheese, optional

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan.
2. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain; return to pan.
3. Add onion to drippings in skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in cream. In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of warm cream into eggs; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Cook 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, stirring constantly.
4. Stir cheese, salt, pepper and bacon into sauce. Add to fettuccine and toss to combine. Sprinkle with parsley and, if desired, additional cheese. Serve immediately.