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BY CHEF FRANCESCO CORTORILLO,
QUICK&EASY |
PASTA ALLA CARBONARA
BY CHEF FRANCESCO CORTORILLO,
EXECUTIVE CHEF AT SCALINI DUBAI
Serves 1 portion | Preparation time 30 mins
INGREDIENTS |
- 100g mezzemaniche pasta
- 30g pecorino cheese, grated
- 40g parmesan cheese, grated
- 70g egg yolk (approximately 4 yolks)
- 60g beef bacon, diced
- 3g black pepper, freshly ground
PREPARATION |
Cooking the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the Mezze Maniche pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water.
Preparing the Sauce:
- While the pasta is cooking, whisk together the egg yolks, grated pecorino, and parmesan cheese in a bowl until well combined.
Cooking the Beef Bacon:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced beef bacon until crispy and golden brown. Set aside some for garnish.
Combining Ingredients:
- Once the pasta is cooked, add it to the skillet with the cooked bacon. Toss to combine.
- Remove the skillet from heat.
Adding the Cheese Mixture:
- Quickly add the whisked cheese mixture to the pasta and bacon, tossing vigorously to evenly coat the pasta.
Tempering the Eggs:
- Gradually add the egg yolks to the pasta, tossing continuously to temper them without scrambling.
Adjusting Consistency:
- If the sauce appears too thick, gradually add some of the reserved pasta cooking water, a tablespoon at a time, until reaching the desired creamy consistency.
Seasoning with Black Pepper:
- Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the pasta and toss to incorporate.
Serving Immediately:
- Plate the carbonara immediately while still creamy, garnishing with crispy beef bacon on top.
- Serve with additional grated cheese and black pepper, if desired. Buon Appetito!