Published January 25, 2024

Pasta Carbonara

Name: Pasta Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti or fettucine; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb Heartstone Farm all-natural uncured country smoked bacon; 1 onion, peeled and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 large eggs; 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus extra to shave for garnish; 1/2 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped; 1/2 tsp salt or more to taste; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

By Heartstone Farm Kitchen

An Italian classic, the origin of pasta carbonara is up for debate but some say it was created to feed hard-working charcoal laborers in the Apennine mountains of Italy. It was a simple dish that could be easily prepared with easily accessible ingredients — cured pork, eggs and cheese. It's no wonder this dish has stood the test of time. Creamy, salty and oh so satisfying. Our twist is to make it with Heartstone Farm all-natural uncured country bacon. It adds a nice crunch in addition to rich pork flavor. Give it a try!

Pasta Carbonara

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Cuisine

Italian

Servings

4-6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Calories

573

Ingredients

1 lb spaghetti or fettucine
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb Heartstone Farm all-natural uncured country smoked bacon
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 large eggs
1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus extra to shave for garnish
1/2 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1/2 tsp salt or more to taste
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions or until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook chopped pancetta until slightly crisp, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add onion and garlic, and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Add the wine and heavy cream and cook until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
In a separate bowl whisk the eggs and add Parmesan; whisk again until blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside
Add the hot, drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta and cream sauce. Toss to coat spaghetti. Add the egg and cheese mixture and quickly heat through, whisking until the eggs thicken. Remove from heat so the eggs do not scramble.
Add chopped basil and toss. Divide between plates and serve immediately. Sprinkle with additional cheese, if desired.

Nutrition

per serving: Calories; 573

Amount/Serving % Daily Value

Fat: 27.6 grams
Saturated Fat: 12.2 grams
Cholesterol: 130 milligrams
Sodium: 1155 milligrams
Carbs: 47.7 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Sugar: 1.8 grams
Protein: 32.1 grams

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