Rich Carbonara Sauce Recipe

Name: Rich Carbonara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 shallots, diced; 1 large onion, cut into thin slices; 1 lb bacon, cut into 1/2 inch strips; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 lb pasta, any kind; 3 egg yolks; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 shallots, diced
1 large onion, cut into thin slices
1 lb bacon, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb pasta, any kind
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
salt and pepper

1
Heat olive oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Saute shallots and onion until softened. Move it to one side of the pan and add bacon to the other side of pan. Cook until bacon is browned. Stir shallots, onions and bacon together and add garlic to the mixture, cook for another couple of minutes. Remove from heat.
2
Cook pasta according to directions. Drain pasta and return to the pot.
3
In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cream and Parmigiano Reggiano.
4
Pour the bacon mixture over the pasta, then stir in the cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
5
I usually use penne or fettuccini pasta.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 shallots, diced, 1 large onion, cut into thin slices, 1 lb bacon, cut into 1/2 inch strips, and more.

Yes, Rich Carbonara Sauce 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.

Rich Carbonara Sauce

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