Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper, to taste 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or basil leaves Directions: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the spaghetti and cook until it is slightly al dente. Drain any excess water and add it to the pot. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper. Stir in the egg until everything is well combined. Stir in the parsley or basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
His best pasta Carbonara recipe had a bit of heat to it. He added red chili flakes which made it so much better. I remember as a kid, I wanted to cut my pasta, and he taught me how to twist it perfectly in my fork so as not to make each forkful too big for my mouth.
What Is Carbonara?
Carbonara is a pasta dish from Rome, Italy, made with bacon, guanciale or pancetta (cured pork), grated cheese such as Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano, or any hard Italian cheese. Beaten uncooked eggs are mixed with the grated cheese and added to the still boiling pasta. They cook and form a creamy sauce as you combine the eggs and cheese with the hot pasta. The dish is finished with freshly chopped parsley.
