Welcome to Mama's Italian Recipes Blog

So who is Mama? Mama is a full blooded Italian woman raised in Brooklyn New York surrounded with good food and Italian culture. I want to share the recipes of the old world with the new world. Known for her exceptional dishes she loves nothing more than to prepare and serve these recipes to her friends and family.

Now, we share them with you.

Monday, October 29, 2007

ITALIAN CARBONARA SAUCE RECIPE

CARBONARA SAUCE
3 1/2 Tablespoon Butter
6 Slices Bacon - cut in 1/4" strips
2 Eggs
2 Egg yolks
3/4 Teaspoon Red pepper flakes
1 1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 Cup Heavy cream
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 Pound Spaghetti
8 Quarts water
Cream soft butter.
In another bowl, beat eggs & yolks and whisk until
blended, add 1/2 parmesan cheese.
Heat large casserole dish in 200F oven. Bring
water & salt to boil in large pot.
Meanwhile, fry bacon in skillet over
med heat until crisp.
Pour off half of fat and stir in red pepper flakes and
cream.
Bring cream mixture to simmer and keep warm until spaghetti is done.
Transfer cooked spaghetti to heated serving bowl and stir in creamed butter.
Coat well. Stir in hot bacon & cream mixture and finally the beaten eggs
and cheese. Heat from the pasta will cook the raw eggs.
Taste and season
with salt and pepper. Serve with remaining grated cheese.

Enjoy!!!