HOW TO REHEAT PASTA CARBONARA
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First, remove the carbonara from the refrigerator and let it warm to room temperature for about 30-40 minutes. Then heat a skillet over low and add the leftover pasta. Toss the pasta to warm, adding 1-2 tablespoons of reserved pasta water as needed while you are tossing. For best results, serve promptly.
IS PASTA CARBONARA REALLY MADE WITH RAW EGGS?
Yes, it is. The raw eggs are essentially cooked in the residual heat from the pasta, the hot pasta water, and the stovetop. However, as a safety measure if you are a high-risk person for possible complications from food poisoning (young children, older adults, and pregnant women), use pasteurized eggs in this recipe. If you are simply hesitant, most grocery stores carry pasteurized eggs. Pasteurized eggs are gently heated at a temperature high enough to kill any bacteria but not cook the egg. They are then safe to eat raw.
