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Basil Carbonara

basil carbonara
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Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
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Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Category
Pasta
Course
Main Dish
Sources
Weekly Wisdom

This Basil Carbonara is a quick and easy recipe you can whip up using ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. Important note: Cook the pasta after the sauce has been prepared. You need the pasta to be hot so it can cook the egg once mixed.

Ingredients
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
10 slices bacon, diced
4 to 6 cloves garlic, diced
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 cup fresh grated Parmesan, plus more for topping
1 pound pasta
salt and freshly groung black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Start water to boil for pasta.

Blend, process, or chop basil until finely minced.

Fry bacon with garlic. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon and garlic and place in a bowl. Add eggs, half-and-half, basil, and Parmesan.

Cook pasta as directed, drain, then immediately add sauce while the pasta is still hot. Cover and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes. (The hot pasta cooks the egg.) Add salt and pepper and toss. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan.

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Comments

<span>Ana Austria</span> Mon, 04/12/2021 - 20:14
What is the nutrition facts?