Fusilli Carbonara with Fines Herbes Recipe

Name: Fusilli Carbonara with Fines Herbes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 quarts water; 1 1/2 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 large egg yolks; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chervil if available; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon; Freshly ground black pepper; 12 ounces dried fusilli; spaghetti, or gemelli; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Servings: persons

6 quarts water
1 1/2 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large egg yolks
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chervil if available
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
Freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces dried fusilli; spaghetti, or gemelli
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

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Setting up.
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Fill a large (8-quart) pot with the water, add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the salt, and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Whisk together the egg yolks and cream in a large stainless-steel mixing bowl.
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Stir in the herbs, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a generous grind of pepper.
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Pasta.
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When the water is at a boil, stir in the fusilli and cook at a steady boil until tender but still firm, 8 to 12 minutes.
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While the pasta is cooking, warm the egg yolk mixture by briefly holding the bowl over the pot of boiling water and whisking rapidly.
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Heat the mixture just to lukewarm; don't let the eggs cook.
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When the pasta is done, drain and add it to the egg mixture.
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Sprinkle with cheese and toss well.
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The egg yolks will cook from the heat of the pasta and form a thick sauce.

260

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 quarts water, 1 1/2 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon salt, 4 large egg yolks, 1/3 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Fusilli Carbonara with Fines Herbes falls under the General 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.

Fusilli Carbonara with Fines Herbes

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