Decadent Caesar Dressing and Parmesan Egg Yolk Pasta

Ingredients

- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 anchovy fillets, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound fettuccine or pasta of choice

Instructions

1. Prepare the Stove and Utensils:
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat for the pasta preparation.
- Set a bowl over a saucepan filled with simmering water to act as a double boiler for safely heating the egg yolks without scrambling them.

2. Make the Caesar Dressing:
- In a medium bowl, combine the egg yolks, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the Anchovies and minced garlic, continuing to whisk until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking continuously, until the mixture emulsifies into a thick, creamy dressing.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.

3. Cook the Pasta:
- Once the water is at a rolling boil, add a generous pinch of salt and the pasta. Cook according to package instructions, typically about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.

4. Combine Sauce and Pasta:
- Transfer the cooked pasta back to the pot or a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the Caesar dressing over the hot pasta, adding a touch of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if necessary. Toss the mixture until the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.

5. Serve:
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste if needed.
- Plate the pasta and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of black pepper.
- Serve immediately while hot.

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Caesar salad dressing, Parmesan pasta, creamy pasta, anchovy pasta recipe, lemon garlic pasta, gourmet lunch, homemade Caesar dressing, egg yolk sauce, rich pasta dish, stovetop pasta

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

1875 calories for the entire dish

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