Pasta Carbonara with Basil & Chilli

Ingredients
- 4 lean bacon steaks or 6 rashers bacon, rind removed
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp Gourmet Garden garlic
- 2 tsp Gourmet Garden chilli
- 500 g fresh fettuccine or spaghetti pasta
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp Gourmet Garden basil
- 1 Tbsp Gourmet Garden Italian herbs
Method
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1. Cook fettuccine or spaghetti in boiling, salted water for 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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2. Heat butter in a large frying pan and sauté bacon, Gourmet Garden Garlic and Chilli over a moderate heat until golden and lightly browned. Add pasta to pan, toss through bacon and place over a medium heat.
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3. In a separate bowl whisk together egg yolks, cream, grated parmesan cheese, Gourmet Garden Basil and Italian Herbs.
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4. Add egg mixture to fry plan and stir quickly to combine and heat through. Serve with a green side salad if desired.
By Gourmet Garden