Carbonara 201212163 Yong (Lee Hyeong Yong)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. spaghetti pasta
• 8 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Preparation:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook bacon in a heavy skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from pan and drain on paper towels. Set bacon aside. Set skillet aside; do not rinse or wash.Cook the pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, combine the egg yolks, cream, half the Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and pepper in a medium bowl and beat until well blended.
When the pasta is cooked, drain, reserving about 1/3 cup cooking water, and immediately add to the skillet with the bacon drippings. Place over low heat and toss for 1 minute, scraping the pan with tongs to loosen pan drippings.
Stir in the egg mixture and toss thoroughly until combined. Add pasta cooking water as needed until a creamy sauce forms. Add the bacon and remaining cheese and toss again to coat. Serve immediately