LINGUINE WITH BACON AND ONIONS

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This is a wonderful classic Italian dish that is so simple! This is adapted from a recipe in one of my favorite cookbooks - "Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen".

Provided by Ingy1171

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 -8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4 in. pieces
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 -2 large yellow onion, diced
1 1/2 cups hot chicken broth
1 lb linguine
3 egg yolks
1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil.
  • Boil linguine for about 8 minutes, or until al dente.
  • Strain when done leaving about a cup of pasta-cooking water aside.
  • Heat olive oil in large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Add bacon and cook, stirring until bacon is browned and still soft in the center, about 6 minutes.
  • Remove bacon from skillet, leaving 3-4 T. of fat in the pan.
  • Add onions and cook until wilted but still crunchy, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add broth, bring to a boil, then adjust heat to a simmer. Cook until liquid is reduced about half.
  • Combine pasta with the onions and "sauce". Stir to coat the pasta.
  • Add pasta water if necessary, to coat pasta.
  • Toss in bacon.
  • Remove from heat and add egg yolks one at a time, tossing well after each.
  • Add grated cheese, then black pepper, tossing well, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.8, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 123.3, Sodium 664.6, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 20.9

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