5-Ingredient Carbonara Pasta

Your favourite pasta dish made with only 5 ingredients

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

300g Fattis & Monis Bellissimo Tagliatelle Pasta Ribbons
1 pack (250g) diced bacon
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 whole eggs and 3 egg yolks
cup finely grated firm cheese, plus extra for garnish
Salt and ground black pepper, to season *optional

Serving suggestion:
Chopped fresh parsley

METHOD

1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to the boil. Cook the Fattis & Monis Bellissimo Tagliatelle Pasta Ribbons until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

2. Preheat an oiled pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the bacon until slightly crispy, stirring often, about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and allow to fry for a further 30 seconds.

3. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, yolks and add in the grated cheese. Mix well. *Chefs Tip: Freeze the remaining egg whites in separate compartments in an ice tray to make meringue. Thaw overnight when needed.

4. Drain the pasta, reserving about 3-4 tablespoons of the pasta water.

5. Remove the pan of bacon from the heat and add the warm pasta, pasta water and egg-mixture, stirring quickly to ensure the egg doesnt curdle. *Chefs note: The warm pasta will cook the egg.

6. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper. Serve with chopped parsley and extra grated firm cheese and ENJOY!

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