Carbonara Garlic Cream Recipe
Bacon, homemade sausage, egg and parmesan in a cream sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Preparing the Pasta
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- 2
Cook the Bacon and Sausage
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and homemade sausage. Cook until browned and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Prepare the Cream Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, egg yolks, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Pour the cream mixture over the pasta, tossing quickly to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Serving
- 6
Plate and Serve
Serve the carbonara garlic cream immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of black pepper if desired.
