Spaghetti Carbonara
Servings: 6
Calories: 897kcal
This spaghetti carbonara recipe is easy to make and full of delicious flavor! Done in just 30 minutes, your whole family will love this carbonara. After all, what better savory flavor combination than cheese, pasta and bacon? I'll wait.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound 454g) dry spaghetti or linguine
- 8 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
- 2-3 cloves garlic, optional
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (100g) grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring about 6 quarts of water to a boil. Salt your water well (taste it and it should taste salty) This is an important step because it is the only time you can add flavor to the pasta itself.
- Add in the pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain.
- In a small bowl combine the cheese and eggs. Set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the bacon and cook until crispy. Stir in the garlic (if using) and cook for 1 minute. Toss in the pasta and reserved water. Remove from the heat.
- Add in the egg and cheese mixture a little at a time stirring quickly so not to scramble the eggs. The residual heat will cook the eggs.
- Season with freshly cracked pepper and salt if needed. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 897kcal | Carbohydrates: 115g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 848mg | Potassium: 489mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 489mg | Iron: 3mg