November 8, 2009

PASTA CARBONARA

8 oz. spaghetti
salt
2 eggs
3 tbsp. cream
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. chopped cooked bacon
1/2 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano
freshly ground pepper

Cook spaghetti in boiling, salted water. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat eggs and cream until blended. Drain cooked spaghetti and return to hot pan. Immediately add egg mixture and toss to coat spaghetti evenly. Egg should cook from the heat of the spaghetti; turn heat on very low, if necessary. Add butter to hot spaghetti mixture and toss until melted. Add bacon and parmigiano-reggiano cheese; toss until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Serve with freshly ground pepper. Serves 2-4.

*Note: I use Dreamfields pasta, heavy cream, unsalted butter and Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Pieces.