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The Easiest Weeknight Carbonara Recipe From Gwyneth Paltrow

Looking for something quick and easy to cook in the week? This carbonara recipe from Gwyneth Paltrow’s new cookbook ticks all the boxes

Carbonara

is the perfect lazy dinner—it’s cozy, comforting and shockingly easy to make. Not to mention the fact that everyone almost always has the ingredients on hand. Keep some cubed bacon or pancetta in the freezer so you can make this anytime in just minutes.

Ingredients (serves 4) Salt 110g pancetta or bacon, cut into small pieces 2 egg yolks (or 3, to make it extra creamy) 1 large egg 1½ cups finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more as needed 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed 340g bucatini

1. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat for the pasta.

2. In an 8-inch sauté pan, cook the pancetta over medium heat until crispy for 5 to 7 minutes.

3. Combine the egg yolks, egg, Parmesan, and pepper in a large bowl.

4. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the hot pasta cooking water (the temperature is important because you are going to use it to cook the egg) and set aside. Next, drain the pasta, and add it to the bowl with the cheese and eggs, tossing immediately to mix everything together.

5. Add the pancetta and any rendered fat from the pan to the bowl, toss to coat, and add the pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.

6. Adjust with extra cheese, pepper, and salt to taste.

Recipe and picture taken from It’s All Easy: Delicious Weekday Recipes For The Super-Busy Home Cook by Gwyneth Paltrow. For three more great dishes from Gwyneth Paltrow’s book pick up the October 2016 issue of Natural Health magazine.