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Fettucine Carbonara

SUBMITTED BY: Shannon1975 PHOTO BY: Amy B

"Easy restaurant quality carbonara. I am asked to make this again and again from both friends and family!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 80 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  2 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound dry fettuccini noodles
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Fry bacon in skillet over medium heat until crispy, remove and drain on paper towel. Chop with knife into bits.
  3. Beat the eggs, cheese and cream in a bowl, then add the bacon. Pour over the pasta in the pan and toss gently using tongs.
  4. Return the pan to a very low heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Don't overheat or the eggs will scramble. Season well with black pepper and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2003 by WORDS2INSPIRE
This was a good recipe. It did need a little more flavor. I added more parmesan cheese and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2006 by VORCHA
This is always been one of my favorite pasta dishes. I used pancetta instead of bacon,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2005 by LOHREWOK
I used 3 eggs, halfnhalf instead of cream, and added some garlic and chopped green onions for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2005 by MOMCLRH2O
This recipe was definitely missing something.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by JETSGUY
HEY !! I'M AN ITALIAN GUY FROM BROOKLYN, I KNOW A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ITALIAN FOOD.. GREAT TASTE... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2003 by KABOOMPRODIGY5
very good-just be careful not to overcook the cream sauce mixture or the eggs will cook... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by PJYUKING
Quick and easy to make, restaurant quality, as advertised. Everything was perfect, a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by GINA MARIE
Easy to make and tasted great! The whole family liked it. A nice change from other pasta dishes. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by KATHRYNMSMITH
a little bland. next time i'll add more bacon and spices and maybe use a lighter cream.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2002 by CSTRAUB
Great flavor. Needed to add a little salt. MORE

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