Bacon Carbonara (No Cream)
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
391 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Bacon Carbonara (No Cream)
Description
Bacon Carbonara (No Cream) features spaghetti cooked to al dente mixed directly with a beaten egg and Parmesan mixture that is thinned slightly with reserved pasta water. This technique creates a creamy sauce without the need for cream. Crisp bacon lardons add saltiness and texture, while black pepper and parsley enhance freshness and spice. The key is to remove the pasta from direct heat before adding the eggs to prevent scrambling, allowing gentle heat to create a smooth coating on each strand.
The dish balances the chew of pasta with crispy bacon bits and the richness of the egg and cheese sauce. The simple seasoning makes the flavors stand out. Mixing immediately after draining pasta ensures the sauce forms well.
Serve this classic pasta warm immediately after preparation for the best mouthfeel and taste. The recipe scales easily for multiple servings.
To retain sauce smoothness, do not rinse pasta to preserve its starch, and avoid reheating directly over high heat to prevent scrambling the eggs.
Ingredients
- ¼ spaghetti pasta 150 g, 5 oz, packet of dried
- 100 g Bacon lardons
- 1 egg large
- 40 g Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pan of water to the boil, add salt, then in go the spaghetti.
- Cook according to the packet instructions.
- Meantime, heat up a frying pan and add the bacon lardon and cook until crispy.
- In a bowl, beat the egg well.
- When the spaghetti are cooked, remove from the heat, reserve 2 tablespoons of the water it cooked in, and drain the rest.
- Return the spaghetti to the pan, and leave it to cool for 1 minute.
- Add the egg mixture together with the reserved water, and mix well
- Add the cooked bacon, parmesan, season with black pepper and garnish with parsley.
- Serve immediately!
Notes
- Do not rinse cooked pasta to keep starch that helps sauce adhere.
- Allow pasta to cool slightly before adding egg mixture to avoid scrambling eggs.
- Use freshly ground black pepper for better flavor.
- Adjust ingredient quantities to make more servings as needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 391 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 391kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 959mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 234mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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