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Clam Carbonara

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  • Author: Kara Taylor- Home Cooks Guide
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Stove top
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

A simple Pasta Carbonara that plays off the sweet-salty pairing of clams and bacon.


Ingredients

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1/2 lb pasta

1/21 cup drained chopped clams

1/3 cup diced bacon

1/2 onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/3 cup chopped parsley

1/2 cup pasta water

3 egg yolks

1/2 cup grated parmesan

salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

Boil pasta to al dente.  Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water (plus some extra in case you want it).  Drain the pasta.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the egg yolks with grated cheese. 

In a skillet, sauté the bacon until it is crispy and has rendered fat in the pan. 

Add the onions, and garlic, and sauté until soft and transparent, about 3-5 minutes. 

Add the drained chopped clams (reserving clam juice for another use) and cooked pasta.  Cook while stirring for another 1-2 minutes.

Remove the skillet from the heat.  Slowly add the egg mixture while stirring constantly. 

Add 1/2 hot (but not boiling) pasta water and chopped parsley.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Add more pasta water if you would like a thinner sauce.

Serve with more grated parmesan and pepper at the table.


Notes

This recipe makes 4 small-ish servings or 2 large servings.  You may want to double it for a family of 4 or serve it with salad and bread.