Taiwanese Sausage Carbonara Noodles

Steps

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1. 1
   Slice the Taiwanese sausage into thin pieces and set aside.
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2. 2
   Whisk together the egg yolk, whole egg, Parmesan cheese and black pepper to make a rich carbonara sauce.
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3. 3
   Lay the sausage slices in a pan and slowly fry over low heat on both sides until the fat renders out.
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   Add the garlic and stir-fry briefly until fragrant.
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   Meanwhile, cook the thick noodles to your preferred doneness — wider noodles pair best with the rich sauce for balanced texture.
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   Add the cooked noodles to the sausage pan and toss. Turn off the heat before stirring in the egg-cheese sauce, letting residual heat gently cook it into a smooth, creamy texture without curdling.
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   Adjust the sauce consistency with a little pasta water, season with salt and black pepper, then plate and finish with chopped scallions and plenty of black pepper.
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