Smokey Bacon Carbonara Recipe
your choice of chicken or shrimp in smokey bacon carbonara sauce. topped with parmesan and green onion and served with our garlic focaccia
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Carbonara Sauce
Protein
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Cook Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
Preparing Carbonara Sauce
- 2
Cook Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the smoked bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from the skillet, leaving the rendered fat.
- 3
- 4
Mix Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.
Combining Ingredients
- 5
- 6
Add Protein
If using chicken, cook it in the skillet until no longer pink, or add shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque. Toss to combine.
Serving
- 7
Plate and Garnish
Serve the carbonara in bowls, topped with crispy bacon, chopped green onions, and additional Parmesan cheese. Serve with garlic focaccia on the side.
