Penne Carbonara Recipe
Sausage, parmesan cheese, bacon, and onion
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Ingredients
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Method
Prepare Ingredients
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Meat
While the pasta is cooking, chop the bacon and Italian sausage into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Chop the Onion
Peel and finely chop the onion.
- 4
Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Cook the Dish
- 5
Cook the Bacon and Sausage
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Add the sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about another 5 minutes.
- 6
- 7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained penne pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the meat and onion mixture. Remove the skillet from heat.
- 8
Add Egg Mixture
Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
Serve
- 9
Plate the Dish
Divide the Penne Carbonara into serving bowls. Top with additional grated Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- 10
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Penne Carbonara!