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Cheesy Rice Carbonara

5 from 1 vote
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 pound pancetta (chopped)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 tablespoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 handful chopped parsley
  • 3 garlic loves (sliced)

Method
 

  1. First, mix the egg yolks, parm cheese, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and pepper in a separate bowl. Then set aside.
  2. Next, add 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, garlic, pancetta, and onions to a medium low pot. Cook for 10 minutes (to render out oil to coat rice (see video).
  3. Now, turn heat to high and add rice and frozen peas and mix for 10 minutes to slightly crisp up rice (like fried rice). 
  4. Next, shut off heat and add egg mixture and parsley. Mix continuously for a minute. 
  5. Finally, enjoy!