Creamy Bacon Carbonara Pasta That’ll Make You Forget Takeout
A rich and creamy carbonara pasta dish that brings the flavors of Italy to your kitchen.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set on paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with bacon fat, then quickly stir in the egg mixture, making sure not to scramble the eggs.
- Crumble the bacon and add it to the pasta, mixing well.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of pasta cooking water.
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Creamy Bacon Carbonara, Pasta Recipe, Italian Food