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Fettuccine Paglia e Fieno alla Carbonara
5 from 27 votes

Fettuccine Paglia e Fieno alla Carbonara

Fettuccine Paglia e Fieno alla Carbonara features wide ribbons of pasta combined with a creamy sauce made from eggs and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. The dish includes sautéed bacon and onions cooked in white wine, adding savory and slightly sweet flavors. Mixing the hot pasta directly with the egg and cheese mixture creates a smooth, coating sauce with the option to loosen it using reserved pasta water, producing a comforting, rich texture.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 299 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Fettuccine pasta paglia e fieno
  • ½ yellow onion medium, chopped in small pieced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 7 ounces Bacon sliced in 1/4 inch strips
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 2 egg
  • 3 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano cheese finely greated

Instructions

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  1. In a frying skillet over medium heat, cook the onions and the bacon with the olive oil until the onions are translucent. Add the wine. Lower the heat and let it cook for a couple of minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large pan, boil the water with salt. Cook the fettuccine pasta al dente - 8 minutes.
  3. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and drain the fettuccine.
  4. In a large serving bowl beat the eggs and Parmigiano Reggiano until all is well incorporated.
  5. When the pasta is done, Immediately add it to the egg mixture and mix well until all the pasta is coated. Add the bacon-onion - wine mixture and stir until all blended. If it is too dry, add some of the cooking water.
  6. Serve hot with more Parmigiano.

Nutrition Information

Calories 299kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 361mg (15%) Potassium 169mg (4%) Vitamin A 135IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 299

% Daily Value*

Calories 299kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 361mg 15%
Potassium 169mg 4%
Vitamin A 135IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.