I would like to make Carbonara tonight for the first time - we are snowed in

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

and i think I have everything I need BUT, I have never made it before - any tips?

[amerikat]

1. Here's a you tube vid. Pretty close to the way I make it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPssX3-NF-A&feature=related

Good luck.

[randr]

2. I almost forgot how much I love Cabanara

Here is my twist.
I love to add shittake mushrooms any chance I get. I soak the dried mushrooms in 1/2 cup of chicken stock and then use the remaining stock to moisten the recipe as needed.
I follow the same procedure as in most of the videos shown except adding the reconstituted mushrooms as I saute the meat. I like to add the noodles to the pan and then the egg cheese mixture.
Tonight I will top it off with additional cheese and diced red pepper and tomato.
A white wine will compliment.
Thanks for the inspiration!

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

3. I open the carton of egg - yes, ONE egg

Ok, alternate plan B

I diced some bacon and sauteed.Removed. Sauteed minced onion and garlic and mushroom. Plan to deglaze with white wine, add cream, parmesan, add baby peas, salt and pepper, (maybe a little nutmeg?) and toss with penne. Should still be good altho NOT carbonara.

Oh well.

[grasswire]

4. sounds delicious

I say yes on the nutmeg. Sounds really good, phoeb