Creamy Bacon Carbonara Pasta
A comforting and simple Italian dish featuring creamy pasta coated with crispy bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or fettuccine pasta
- Bacon or pancetta
- Eggs
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, salting the water generously.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon or pancetta until crispy.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet with the bacon and cook for 1 minute.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the crispy bacon.
- Remove the skillet from heat and quickly add the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
- Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
- Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, remove the skillet from heat before adding the egg mixture. You can also fold in heavy cream for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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