Carbonara Recipe
Chicken, pancetta & mushrooms in a creamy sauce finished with egg yolks served with spaghetti noodles
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- 2
Prepare the Chicken and Pancetta
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy. Then add diced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through.
- 3
- 4
Make the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
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Serve
Season with additional salt and black pepper if desired. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.