BACON AND EGG COAL MINER'S PASTA: RIGATONI ALLA CARBONARA

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Bacon and Egg Coal Miner's Pasta: Rigatoni alla Carbonara image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 17m

Yield 4 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salt
1 pound rigatoni
1/3 pound pancetta, cured Italian meat, available at deli counter, chopped
Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan)
4 or 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, a few pinches, crushed in palm of hand
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
2 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons (about 2 palmfuls) grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus more, for sprinkling
A handful fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
A few grinds black pepper

Steps:

  • Place a large pot of water on the stove to boil. When water is rolling, add salt and pasta and cook to al dente, about 8 minutes, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. While pasta cooks, heat large skillet over moderate heat. Saute pancetta in a drizzle of oil until it browns, 3 to 5 minutes. Add extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and crushed pepper flake. Saute garlic 2 minutes. Add wine or stock to the pan and reduce liquid by half, 2 minutes.
  • Beat together egg yolks, cheese, and while whisking vigorously, stir in a ladle of the boiling pasta water. Beat in parsley and pepper and set aside.
  • Drain pasta. Add pasta to pan with sauce. Toss pasta with pancetta, then add egg mixture and toss 1 minute, then remove from heat. Continue to toss until sauce is absorbed by and thickly coating the pasta. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper and serve with extra cheese, for passing.

Rana Mehran
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. It's a great dish to serve at a party or potluck.


Chisom Ujunwa
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This dish is a great comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I love to make it on a cold winter night.


Talib Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of carbonara, but this recipe was really good! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor.


Salman Bukhari
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This dish was really easy to make, and it was a great way to use up some leftover bacon and eggs. I'll definitely be making this again!


Sue Fee
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out really watery. I think I must have added too much milk.


RENAFLOR BADE
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I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


robin magar
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The pasta was a bit overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try cooking the pasta for less time next time.


Amit Ram
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use more seasoning.


Nicholas Oliveira
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This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less bacon and eggs next time.


zainullah mohammadi
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! It was a great way to get them to eat more vegetables. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


champ bro
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. It was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor.


Phoenix Ptyltd
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover bacon and eggs. It's also a great meal to make for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


TIFFANY QUESENBERRY
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It was absolutely delicious. The bacon and eggs added a richness to the dish that I loved.


Monica Felix
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Sunita Xettri
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Sara Paws
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This dish was a hit with my family! The combination of bacon, eggs, and cheese was perfect, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.