Description

This Creamy Bacon Carbonara Pasta is a comforting and satisfying dish that combines creamy sauce, crispy beef bacon, and perfectly cooked pasta for an easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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1 pound Spaghetti or Fettuccine
8 ounces Beef Bacon, diced
2 large Whole Eggs
2 large Egg Yolks
1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 cloves Garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/2 cup Reserved Pasta Water
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta
Crisp the Bacon: In a skillet, cook the diced beef bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and leave the fat in the skillet
Prepare the Egg and Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together whole eggs, egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until smooth
Sauté Garlic: Add olive oil to the skillet with bacon fat, and cook minced garlic until fragrant
Combine and Toss: Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat
Create the Creamy Sauce: Off the heat, pour heavy cream into the pasta, then slowly add the egg and cheese mixture while tossing to prevent scrambling
Emulsify: Gradually add reserved pasta water while tossing until the sauce is smooth and glossy
Finish and Serve: Stir in crispy bacon, adjust seasoning, and serve garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley

Notes

Use freshly grated cheese for the best texture.

Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce texture.

Work quickly off heat to prevent scrambling the eggs.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 620 kcal
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: unknown
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 180mg