FORTUNA'S SAUSAGE & ITALIAN MARKET RECIPES
Authentic Roman Spaghetti Carbonara
Serves 4-6
Prep time 20 minute or less
- 1/2 lb diced Fortuna's Coppa
- 2 cloves chopped fine garlic
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups of Fortuna's Blend (Reggiano/Parmesan blend)
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 lb Fortuna's Spaghetti, Fettuccine or Buccatini
In large saute pan add olive oil, garlic and coppa and saute until soften but not browned.
Cook Ppasta as per instruction until al dente, drain and add to saute pan of oil and coppa (reserve 1 cup of pasta water for later). Turn heat to low.
In separate bowl beat raw egg with about 1/2 of the grated cheese, salt and pepper.
Gently stir in egg mixture to pasta on low heat, tossing gently as not to break pasta but blending well and not letting the egg scramble. Add some pasta water here to make it creamy. Once heated through and creamy remove from heat.
Toss in remaining cheese and add a bit more black pepper right before serving serve immediately
BUY THE PRODUCTS FEATURED IN THIS RECIPE:
- Fortuna's Coppa
- Fortuna's Blend (Reggiano/Parmesan blend)
- Fortuna's Spaghetti, Fettuccine or Buccatini