Classic Pasta Carbonara Recipe
Carbonara is not a dish but an Italian pasta sauce. Many believe the dish derives its name because it was popular among charcoal makers since carbone is Italian for coal. The most traditional dish is Pasta Carbonara.
PASTA WITH CARBONARA SAUCE
Ingredients
4 eggs
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. cream
1 lb. fettuccine (or spaghetti)
2 (3 1/2 oz.) pkgs. sliced pepperoni, cut in strips
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Parsley & pepper to taste
Instructions
Beat together eggs and cream. Cook pasta; drain. Toss pasta with butter and pepperoni, heat through. Pour egg mixture over and toss over a medium heat. Add cheese and parsley, toss to mix. Serve immediately.