Pasta and Walnuts alla Carbonara

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 oz.) spaghetti pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 oz. pancetta, diced
• ⅓ cup Fisher® Chef’s Naturals Walnut Chips
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ cup white wine
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup (4 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• Fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in large skillet heat oil over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes until hot. Add pancetta; cook 3 to 5 minutes until crisp. Add walnuts, garlic and red pepper flakes to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add wine to skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes until liquid is slightly reduced. Add drained pasta to skillet; toss to coat.
4. In small bowl, whisk together eggs and ½ cup cheese. Remove pasta skillet from heat. Pour egg mixture into pasta. Stir and toss quickly until eggs thicken and coat pasta.
5. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle pasta with remaining ½ cup cheese, parsley and pepper. Serve immediately.