Name: Spaghetti Carbonara with Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200g spaghetti; 100g bacon, diced; 2 large eggs; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Spaghetti Carbonara with bacon is a delicious Italian pasta dish that’s rich, creamy, and quick to make. The creamy sauce is made with eggs, Parmesan cheese, and crispy bacon, which adds a smoky flavor to the dish.

The key is to combine the hot pasta with the egg mixture off the heat to prevent scrambling, creating a velvety sauce that perfectly coats each strand of spaghetti. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner, satisfying and easy, with minimal ingredients needed for maximum flavor.

Recipe Tips and Tricks:

Use pancetta or guanciale for a more traditional flavor.
Make sure the pasta is hot when adding the egg mixture to create a creamy sauce.
Don’t overcook the bacon to avoid a burnt flavor.

Yield: 2 servings

Spaghetti Carbonara with Bacon

Classic creamy carbonara with crispy bacon and pasta in a velvety egg and cheese sauce.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

200g spaghetti
100g bacon, diced
2 large eggs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the spaghetti in salted water according to package instructions.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pan and cook bacon until crispy. Set aside.
In a bowl, whisk eggs and Parmesan cheese together, then season with salt and pepper.
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Combine hot pasta with bacon and egg mixture, tossing quickly until creamy. Add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and black pepper.

Notes

To avoid scrambled eggs, mix the hot pasta with the egg mixture quickly, off the heat.
You can replace the bacon with pancetta or guanciale for a more traditional touch.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 621Total Fat 37gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 22gCholesterol 257mgSodium 1517mgCarbohydrates 35gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 36g

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