Cooking Corner — Grandpa’s Fettuccine Carbonara

Grandpa’s Fettuccine Carbonara

Ingredients:

• 375g fettuccine noodles
• 100g pancetta or bacon, coarsely chopped
• 2 eggs, lightly whisked
• 2 egg yolks
• ½ cup spring onions, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp pink rock salt
• ½ cup (40g) finely grated parmesan
• ½ cup (125ml) thickened cream
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
• Shaved parmesan, extra, to serve

Method:

1. Cook the pasta in a large saucepan with olive oil and salted boiling water until al dente. Drain well.
2. Meanwhile, crisp the pancetta in a frying pan over high heat for 2-3 minutes.
3. Whisk eggs, yolks, parmesan, and cream in a bowl. Season and add spring onions.
4. Return hot pasta to the pan. Add pancetta and pour over the egg mixture. Add cheddar cheese.
5. Gently toss until combined; the heat of the pasta will cook the eggs. Do not overcook.

Matt Rush