Authentic Fettuccine Carbonara Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 shallots, diced
• 1 pound bacon, cut into strips
• 1 large onion, cut into thin strips
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry fettuccine pasta
• 0.75 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 3 egg yolks
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large, heavy saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the shallots until they become soft and translucent. Add the bacon and onion, cooking and stirring until the bacon is nicely browned. When the bacon is about halfway cooked, stir in the garlic. Take the saucepan off the heat.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it reaches the desired al dente texture. Drain the pasta thoroughly and return it to the pot.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Parmesan cheese, cream, and egg yolks until well combined. Pour the bacon mixture over the cooked pasta, then stir in the cream mixture to coat. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition

• Calories: 614 kcal
• Fat Content: 29 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 5 g
• Sodium Content: 750 mg
• Protein Content: 26 g
• Cholesterol Content: 166 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 65 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g