Now this is a classic take on your regular carbonara except instead of the traditional guanciale, pancetta, or bacon we utilize the fat from the bacon to make the sauce. The product of this very unitalian and untraditional method of cooking results in an extremely rich and tasty carbonara. Note that this is a single person recipe and not meant for a family, just take the ingredients and multiply for each person you add. I decided that if I have to be a lonely SOB and eat alone so does everyone else. Enjoy!!
Ingredients:
6 ounces steak such as ribeye or a filet mignon
2 oz linguine
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 egg yolks
2 tbsp olive oil
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl combine the parmesan cheese and eggs until a creamy texture is reached, then set it aside.
In a large skillet over high heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper on both sides. Once the oil is hot, add the steaks to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired pinkness is reached. Remove from skillet and let rest for a few minutes.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the minced garlic, adding more olive oil as needed. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the spaghetti to the skillet and toss it with the olive oil and garlic.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the mixture of parmesan cheese and egg, a pinch of salt, and a grind of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Slice the steaks against the grain and serve them over the spaghetti.
Garnish with chopped parsley.
Enjoy!!!
Now I think any self-respecting italian would crucify me for this recipe but honestly I don't give a rats ass. This shit taste so damn good and I'll keep making it until my cholesterol gets too high.