directions
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1
Make linguine and set aside
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2
Stir pine nuts in a wide frying pan over medium-low heat until lightly browned about 3 minutes
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3
Remove from pan and set aside in a large bowl
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4
Increase heat to medium, add bacon to pan and cook until brown about 7 minutes
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5
Lift out bacon and place in the bowl with nuts
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6
Reserve drippings in pan
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7
Add eggs, cheese, cream, parsley, basil, garlic, and chicken to bacon and pine nuts
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8
Beat until well mixed
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9
To reserved bacon drippings in frying pan, add enough butter to make about 1/4 cup and melt in drippings over medium heat
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10
Meanwhile cook linguine until al dente and drain
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11
Add linguine to frying pan with bacon drippings then add the egg mixture
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12
Mix lightly, using 2 forks, just until linguine is well coated and heated through
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13
Serve immediately.
CHICKEN CARBONARA
ingredients
- 1 full load of pasta dough made into linguine
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 4 eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves or
- 2 tablespoons dry basil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
- 1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine