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Asparagus Carbonara

Name: Asparagus Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 lb (115 g) bacon, cut into small dice; 4 egg yolks; 1/2 cup (125 ml) water; 1/2 cup (35 g) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1 1/2 lb (675 g) asparagus, trimmed

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Preparation: 15 MIN
Cooking: 15 MIN
Servings: 4

Leftover egg yolks? Here’s how to use them.

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

1/4 lb (115 g) bacon, cut into small dice
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup (125 ml) water
1/2 cup (35 g) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 1/2 lb (675 g) asparagus, trimmed

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Preparation

In a large non-stick skillet over high heat, brown the bacon. Drain on paper towels.
In a stainless steel bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, water and Parmesan. Generously season with pepper. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and whisk constantly for 5 to 7 minutes until the mixture is thick and creamy. Season with salt and keep the carbonara sauce warm.
In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the asparagus al dente. Drain and pat dry.
Place the asparagus on a serving platter and garnish with the carbonara sauce and bacon. Sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired. Season with pepper.

Comments

Gwenyth W.

4 stars March 28th, 2018

Margo I. ..Parmesan (also known as Parmigiano Reggiano) is whisked into the yolk. You may sprinkle with extra cheese at the end to serve if you wish. Hope this helps you.
Pat B.

5 stars March 21st, 2018

Excellent
Margaret L.

March 13th, 2018

You mention to whisk yolks water and Parmesan, do I not keep Parmesan to sprinkle and when does the Parmigiano Rega.. cheese come in is this an error please reply.