Sausage Carbonara Recipe

Name: Sausage Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb hot sausage or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 slices pancetta, chopped (can substitute bacon); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 lb linguine; 4 large egg yolks; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated

Servings: persons

1 lb hot sausage or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 slices pancetta, chopped (can substitute bacon)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb linguine
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated

1
Using a sharp knife, slit sausage casing and remove meat.
2
With wet hands, form meat into 3/4-inch meatballs.
3
In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
4
Saute meatballs until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
5
Add pancetta, salt, pepper and cook 3-4 minutes longer.
6
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
7
In large bowl, combine egg yolks, cream, 1/2 cup of the cheese, parsley and lemon zest.
8
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
9
Immediately toss pasta with egg mixture in the pasta pot; add sausage meatballs.
10
Note: The sauce should be smooth and silky.
11
If pasta becomes a bit sticky, add some of the reserved pasta cooking water.
12
Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

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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: 1 lb hot sausage or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 slices pancetta, chopped (can substitute bacon), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Sausage Carbonara falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Sausage Carbonara

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