Blt-Style Carbonara Pasta Recipe

Name: Blt-Style Carbonara Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large, ripe heirloom tomato or 4 plum or Roma tomatoes; 1 pound egg tagliatelle, such as Del Verde brand or other wide, long-cut pasta; Salt; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO); 1/3 pound lean, good-quality bacon, smoky speck or milder pancetta, chopped; 2 leeks, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2-inch thick, washed and dried on clean towel; 5-6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 small chili pepper, such as Fresno or Italian cherry chili pepper, finely chopped or thinly sliced; 1 cup dry white wine; A generous handful of flat leaf parsley, finely chopped; 3 large, organic egg yolks, lightly beaten; Lots of freshly grated Pecorino cheese

Servings: persons

1 large, ripe heirloom tomato or 4 plum or Roma tomatoes
1 pound egg tagliatelle, such as Del Verde brand or other wide, long-cut pasta
Salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1/3 pound lean, good-quality bacon, smoky speck or milder pancetta, chopped
2 leeks, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2-inch thick, washed and dried on clean towel
5-6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 small chili pepper, such as Fresno or Italian cherry chili pepper, finely chopped or thinly sliced
1 cup dry white wine
A generous handful of flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
3 large, organic egg yolks, lightly beaten
Lots of freshly grated Pecorino cheese

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["Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Score an ""X"" into the tomato skin, place it in the boiling water to a count of 30, then remove it to a bowl of ice water with tongs or a spider. Peel, seed and chop the tomato and reserve.", "", "Salt the boiling water and cook the pasta to al dente. Heads up: you will need some starchy cooking water to temper the egg yolks, so reserve a cup or so before draining the pasta.", "", "Meanwhile, heat a pan over medium to medium-high heat with the EVOO. Add the bacon, speck or pancetta, and cook until almost crisp. Add the leeks, garlic and chili and stir for a couple of minutes, then add the wine and reduce by half. Add the parsley and tomato and reduce the heat to low.", "", "When the pasta is about ready, add about 1/2 cup starchy water to the eggs yolks while beating them with a fork to temper them. Toss the pasta with the bacon and eggs, turn off heat, then toss vigorously a full minute, using more starchy water if the pasta tightens up (the yolks should smoothly cover the pasta).", "", "Serve with Pecorino at the table for passing"]

994

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large, ripe heirloom tomato or 4 plum or Roma tomatoes, 1 pound egg tagliatelle, such as Del Verde brand or other wide, long-cut pasta, Salt, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), and more.

Yes, Blt-Style Carbonara Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Blt-Style Carbonara Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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