Serves 4
250g packet dry-smoked streaky bacon, diced
salt and freshly ground black pepper
500g packet Campagna linguine or spaghetti pasta
4 large egg yolks
250ml cream
100g freshly grated parmesan cheese
zest of 1 lemon
small handful of fresh italian parsely, finely chopped
extra virgin olive oil
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil
- In another large saucepan, heat a little olive oil on a medium to high heat and add the bacon
- Cook the bacon, till just turning golden
- In the meantime, cook the pasta according to packet instructions
- Whilst waiting for the pasta, whisk the egg yolks, cream, lemon zest and half of the parmesan together and season with salt and pepper
- Drain the pasta in a colander and reserve a little of the pasta water
- Add the pasta immediately to the cream mixture along with the bacon and mix together well
- If the pasta looks a little dry, add a bit of the pasta water to loosen it up.
- Serve straight away sprinkled with the rest of the parmesan and parsley
