Carbonara Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces prosciutto, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces; 14 lb bacon, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 quarts heavy cream; 12 lb asiago cheese, sliced; 14 lb Fontina cheese, sliced; 14 lb grated parmesan cheese, plus 8 tablespoons for garnish; 2 teaspoons salt; fresh ground black pepper; 3 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons cold water, mixed; 1 egg; 1 egg yolk; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 lb cooked pasta

Servings: persons

3 ounces prosciutto, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
14 lb bacon, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 quarts heavy cream
12 lb asiago cheese, sliced
14 lb Fontina cheese, sliced
14 lb grated parmesan cheese, plus 8 tablespoons for garnish
2 teaspoons salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water, mixed
1 egg
1 egg yolk
3 tablespoons butter
1 lb cooked pasta

1
Cook bacon and proscuitto in medium skillet, untill bacon is done.
2
Stir often.
3
Remove bacon and proscuitto.
4
Drain all but 1 teaspoon of drippings.
5
Cook garlic in drippings 30 seconds over medium heat.
6
In very large 13- 14 inch nonstick skillet, bring cream to simmer.
7
Add Fontina, Asiago, and Parmesan cheeses to cream.
8
Stir occationally with wisk over medium/ low heat, till melted.
9
Mix slurry- corn starch & cold water.
10
Add salt, pepper and slurry to cream mixture, heat through stirring.
11
In medium bowl, beat 1 egg and 1 egg yolk.
12
Dip out 1/4 cup hot cream mixture, mix this gradually into beaten eggs to temper.
13
Wisk egg mixture into cream sauce, mixing well.
14
Heat through.
15
Add butter, stir till melted.
16
Add bacon, procuitto and garlic in drippings.
17
Heat through.
18
Pour over cooked pasta and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

28044

kcal

Calories

2134

Fat

200

Carbs

1950

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces prosciutto, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces, 14 lb bacon, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 quarts heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Carbonara 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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