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Pasta Carbonara

Linguini Carbonara
Serves 4

Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1/4 lb sliced bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 tsp fresh-ground black pepper
2 eggs
1/2 cup (1 oz.) grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 lb linguini
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1. In a small stainless steel frying pain, heat the oil & butter over moderate heat. 

2. Add the bacon and cook until brown but not crisp, about 4 minutes. 

3. Add the garlic, wine, and pepper. 
   Simmer until the wine is reduced to 2 tbsp, about 3 minutes. 
   Remove from heat.

4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cheese, and salt.

5. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguini until just done, about 12 minutes. 
   Drain the pasta.

6. Add the pasta to the egg and cheese mixture, and toss quickly. 
   Pour the bacon mixture over the linguini. 
   Add the parsley and toss until just mixed. 
   Serve with additional Parmesan.