Bacon And Egg Coal Miner's Pasta: Rigatoni Alla Carbonara Recipe

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   Place a large pot of water on the stove to boil.

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   When water is rolling, add in salt and pasta and cook to al dente, about 8 min, reserving 1/4 c. pasta water.

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   While pasta cooks, heat large skillet over moderate heat.

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   Saute/fry pancetta in a drizzle of oil till it browns, 3 to 5 min.

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   Add in extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and crushed pepper flakes.

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   Saute/fry garlic 2 min.

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   Add in wine or possibly stock to the pan and reduce liquid by half, 2 min.

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   Beat together egg yolks, cheese, and while whisking vigorously, stir in a ladle of the boiling pasta water.

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   Beat in parsley and pepper and set aside.

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    Drain pasta.

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    Add in pasta to pan with sauce.

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    Toss pasta with pancetta, then add in egg mix and toss 1 minute, then remove from heat.

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    Continue to toss till sauce is absorbed by and thickly coating the pasta.

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    Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper and serve with extra cheese, for passing.

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    This recipe yields 4 generous servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.