Classic Fettuccine alla Carbonara

When prosciutto, Italian for air-dried rather than smoked ham, isn't available, cook two extra slices of bacon instead. This rich and creamy pasta dish is as good or better than the popular restaurant version.


Classic Fettuccine alla Carbonara


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Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  tablespoons  finely chopped onionOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  unsalted butterOn Sale
  • 4  slices  bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and crisp-cookedOn Sale
  • 3  ounces  prosciutto, sliced 1/8-inch thick and cut into 1/2-inch piecesOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  dry white wineOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  whipping creamOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  milkOn Sale
  • 1    egg yolk, slightly beatenOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  finely shredded Parmesan cheeseOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  snipped fresh parsleyOn Sale
  • 1  9-ounce package  refrigerated fettuccineOn Sale
  •     Finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)On Sale
  •     Cracked black pepper (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
In a medium saucepan, cook onion in hot butter about 5 minutes or just until tender. Stir in bacon and prosciutto. Cook and stir for 3 minutes more. Carefully add white wine. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add whipping cream and milk. Bring to a gentle boil.
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Gradually add 1 cup of the hot cream mixture to egg yolk, stirring constantly. Add egg yolk mixture to cream mixture in saucepan. Return to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and the parsley, stirring just until cheese melts.
3.
Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine according to package directions; drain well. Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl. Pour sauce over hot pasta; toss to coat. If desired, sprinkle pasta with additional Parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 488, Total Fat 29 g, Saturated Fat 16 g, Cholesterol 206 mg, Sodium 749 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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