Experience the richness of Italian cuisine in your own kitchen with this delightful Bucatini Carbonara. This creamy pasta dish perfectly combines slightly salty pancetta, fresh egg yolks, and aromatic Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Topped with freshly chopped parsley and a hint of freshly ground pepper...
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, then add the bucatini pasta and cook until al dente, usually for about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.
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While the pasta is cooking, heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat. Add the diced pancetta and cook until the fat has been rendered, about 7 minutes.
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Add the finely chopped shallot and garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute.
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Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
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Add the drained pasta to the skillet and stir so that the pasta is well coated in the cream.
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Remove the skillet from the heat. With the skillet off the heat, quickly stir in the reserved pasta cooking water, the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and the egg yolks. Stir quickly to create a creamy sauce from the egg yolks and cheese.
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Season the pasta with salt to taste.
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Distribute the pasta among serving plates and garnish each with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley, some freshly ground pepper and additional cheese if desired. Serve immediately.