Bacon Tomato Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe 55

TOMATO BACON CARBONARA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups cooking water.
• While pasta cooks, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high until crisp. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain; reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Chop or crumble bacon.
• Add tomatoes to skillet, and cook, stirring often, until just softened, 3-4 minutes. Add shallots and garlic. Continue to cook, stirring often, for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add 1 cup of the reserved cooking water and bring to boil. Remove from heat and stir in cooked pasta. Quickly stir in beaten egg yolks until everything is thoroughly combined. Return skillet to medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is slightly thickened and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in bacon, and Parmesan cheese and cook until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Stir in chives and parsley, adding remaining 1/2 cup cooking water if necessary to reach desired consistency. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.

BACON & TOMATO SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

Steps:

• In large frypan cook bacon until crisp.
• Drain, reserving 2 Tbsp (30 mL) drippings.
• Set bacon aside.
• Combine drippings and butter; set aside.
• In large saucepan, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain; return to saucepan.
• Add butter mixture, eggs, cheese and parsley tossing to combine.
• Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is creamy and slightly thickened.
• Stir in tomatoes and bacon.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately sprinkled with additional Parmesan cheese.

SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA (MARIO BATALI)

Steps:

• Bring 6 quarts of water to boil in a large pot, and add 2 tablespoons salts.
• Meanwhile, combine the olive oil and pancetta in a 12- to 14-inch sauté pan set over medium heat, and cook until the pancetta has rendered its fat and is crispy and golden. Remove from the heat and set aside (do not drain the fat).
• Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water until just al dente. Scoop out ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water and set aside. Drain the pasta.
• Add the reserved pasta water to the pan with the pancetta, then toss in the pasta and heat, shaking the pan, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat, add 1 cup of the Parmigiano, the egg whites, and pepper to taste, and toss until thoroughly mixed.
• Divide the pasta among four warmed serving bowls. Make a nest in the center of each one, and gently drop an egg yolk into each nest. Season the egg yolks with more pepper and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup Parmigiano over the top. Serve immediately.