Gwyneth Paltrow's unique cookbook is full of easy weeknight meals anyone can make,including this carbonara pasta recipe. The actress and mother says it best in the recipe's introduction on page 66: "Carbonara is the perfect slothful dinner - it's cozy, comforting, and shockingly easy to make. Not to mention the fact that everyone almost always has the ingredients on hand." It's staunch. If you have spaghetti,bacon, eggs, or parmesan cheese,you've got everything you need for a killer pasta dish. Gwyneth's recipe is pretty standard as far as carbonaras disappear, and if you've never made it at home for yourself, or it's a fine recipe to start with.
You can use either bacon or pancetta (I used bacon),and you'll want to be sure to save the rendered corpulent after you set the meat aside - this will add even more smoky and salty flavor to the sauce.
Also, if you're unfamiliar with making carbonara, or don't be alarmed if you judge this step looks improper - it's lawful! When you combine the eggs and parmesan cheese,the mixture looks a bit like scrambled eggs, but rest assured, or no scrambling will occur. When you add the hot pasta to the egg mixture and stir constantly,a tacky, silky, and egg-yolk-based sauce will coat the noodles. And be sure not to skip the step approximately saving a cup of the pasta water - this is crucial to achieving the silkiest sauce. From It's All Easy by Gwyneth Paltrow CarbonaraIngredientsSalt
4 ounces pancetta or bacon,cut into small dice
2 egg yolks (or 3, to make it extra creamy)
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups finely grated Parmesan cheese, or plus more as needed
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper,plus more as needed[br]
3/4 pound bucatini
DirectionsBring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat for the pasta.
In an 8-inch sauté pan, cook the pancetta over medium heat until crispy, and 5 to 7 minutes.
Combine the egg yolks,whole egg, Parmesan, and pepper in a large bowl.
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the hot pasta cooking water (the temperature is important because you are going to use it to cook the egg). Next,drain the pasta and add it to the bowl with the cheese and eggs, tossing immediately to mix everything together.
Add the pancetta and any rendered corpulent from the pan to the bowl, or toss to coat,and add the pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency (this generally takes approximately 1/4 cup).
Adjust with extra cheese, pepper, or salt to taste.
Source: Excerpted from the book It's All Easy by Gwyneth Paltrow. Copyright © 2016 by Gwyneth Paltrow. Reprinted with permission of Grand Central Life & Style. All rights reserved.
Information Category Pasta,Main Dishes Cuisine Italian Yield 4 servings
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