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Angel Hair Caramelized Onion and Bacon Carbonara

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Prep time
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Cook time
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Serves
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Angel Hair Caramelized Onion and Bacon Carbonara
Catelli Classic Capelli D’Angelo

Ingredients

  • ½ pkg (180 g) Catelli® Capelli de Angelo
  • 3 tbsp (40 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (250 ml) thinly sliced sweet onions, such as Vidalia onions
  • 8 strips breakfast bacon, sliced into 1 cm slices
  • 1 large egg, beaten well
  • 4 tbsp (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup (50 g) finely grated Parmesan Reggiano
  • kosher salt and cracked fresh pepper to taste
  • Garnish (optional): fresh sweet basil, crunchy Maldon salt and fresh olives

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Melt the butter over medium-low heat and slowly cook the sliced onions until golden brown and caramelized, then remove the onions from the pan.

Step 2

Slowly cook the bacon in a pan until golden brown and crispy.Remove bacon and discard fat.

Step 3

Cook half a box of Catelli® Capelli d’Angelo, or more if desired, according to the package directions.

Step 4

While the pasta is still hot, toss it in a large oversized bowl with all ingredients (except the Parmesan cheese). Season heavily with kosher salt and cracked fresh pepper.

Step 5

Serve family style or in individual bowls with lots of micro-grated Parmesan cheese and drizzled with extra olive oil. If you choose, finish with fresh sweet basil, crunchy Maldon salt and fresh olives.