The Humpherys Family

Pasta Carbonara

Recipe Added:  6/7/2012
12 oz pasta, any variety
8 pieces thick cut bacon, diced
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 eggs
3/4 cups finely grated Parmesan
3/4 cups heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup peas
Cook pasta according to pkg directions. While the pasta is cooking, fry the bacon until just barely crisp. Remove from the pan and drain. Pour off all of the bacon grease, but don't clean the pan. Return the pan to the stove over medium-low heat and toss in the onions and garlic. Cook until golden brown. Set aside. In a bowl, mix together eggs, Parmesan, cream, and salt and pepper until smooth.

When the pasta is done, reserve a cup or two of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and place it in a bowl. While the pasta is still hot, slowly drizzle in the egg mixture, stirring the pasta constantly. The sauce will become thick and should coat the pasta. Add a little hot pasta water if needed. Add the peas, bacon, and sauteed onion/garlic. Finish adding the sauce, stirring until it's all combined. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan.
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