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15-minute carbonara pasta

Ingredients • 375g dried spaghetti pasta • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 200g shortcut bacon rashers, cu…
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Ingredients


• 375g dried spaghetti pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 200g shortcut bacon rashers, cut into 2cm-long pieces
• 2 eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup pure cream
• 2/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
• Fresh flat-leaf parsely leaves, to serve

Method

Step 1
Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet directions until tender. Drain. Return to pan.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon. Cook for 4 minutes or until crisp.
Step 3
Whisk eggs, egg yolks, cream and parmesan in a jug. Season with pepper.
Step 4
Add bacon and egg mixture to pasta. Cook, tossing, over low heat for 1 minute or until combined. Top with parsley. Serve.


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