Creamy Bacon Carbonara Pasta
A comforting and indulgent pasta dish featuring crispy bacon and a silky cream sauce made with eggs and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz bacon, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving a little pasta water.
- Crisp the diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then remove from heat while keeping it in the skillet.
- Whisk the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese together in a mixing bowl until creamy and thick.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti with the bacon and minced garlic in the skillet, tossing to incorporate flavors.
- Create the creamy sauce by removing the skillet from heat and stirring in the egg mixture, ensuring the residual heat cooks the eggs gently.
- Season your creation with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use high-quality bacon for the best flavor and add a splash of pasta water if the sauce gets too thick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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