Duck Egg Kinda-Carbonara Appetizer


duck egg carbonara
duck egg carbonara photo by carmen troesser

Ingredients

1 lb. uncooked rotini pasta
3 duck eggs
½ cup grated Parmesan, plus additional for serving
5 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
1 medium white onion, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste



Preparation

• Cook the pasta in unsalted water until al dente according to the directions on the box. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the pasta cooking water.

• Whisk together the eggs, Parmesan and warm (not hot) reserved pasta water. Set aside.

• In a large saute pan, fry the bacon and onion over medium heat until the bacon is crispy and the onion is translucent.

• Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked pasta to the bacon and onions.

• Stir in the egg mixture, tossing to coat the pasta. Cook 1 to 2 minutes more, or until the egg mixture turns opaque.

• Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

• Serve immediately, with extra Parmesan on the side.



Tags : Pasta , Eggs , Bacon