Fettuccine alla Carbonara

Noodles are tossed with a creamy Alfredo sauce
and prosciutto (Italian ham) or bacon.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 cup unsalted butter
4 slices bacon, cut into
1/2-inch pieces and crisp-cooked
3 ounces prosciutto, sliced 1/8-inch thick
and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup milk
1 egg yolk, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
1 9-ounce package refrigerated fettuccine
Finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
Cracked black pepper (optional)

Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan, cook onion in hot butter about 5 minutes or just until tender. Stir in bacon and prosciutto. Cook and stir for 3 minutes more. Carefully add white wine. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add whipping cream and milk. Bring to a gentle boil.

2. Gradually add 1 cup of the hot cream mixture to egg yolk, stirring constantly. Add egg yolk mixture to cream mixture in saucepan. Return to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and the parsley, stirring just until cheese melts.

3. Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine according to package directions; drain well. Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl. Pour sauce over hot pasta; toss to coat. If desired, sprinkle pasta with additional Parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper. Makes 4 servings.