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Bacon Carbonara (No Cream)

Bacon Spaghetti Carbonara with parmesan cheese, bacon lardons and eggs. If you like pasta, you will love this Italian dish that is ready in 15-20 minutes. No cream, no complicated sauces, just the real deal. The creamy carbonara sauce can't be any simpler.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 391 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • ¼ packet of dried spaghetti (150 g, 5 oz)
  • 100 g Bacon lardons
  • 1 large egg
  • 40 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • Ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Bring a pan of water to the boil, add salt, then in go the spaghetti.
  2. Cook according to the packet instructions.
  3. Meantime, heat up a frying pan and add the bacon lardon and cook until crispy.
  4. In a bowl, beat the egg well.
  5. When the spaghetti are cooked, remove from the heat, reserve 2 tablespoons of the water it cooked in, and drain the rest.
  6. Return the spaghetti to the pan, and leave it to cool for 1 minute.
  7. Add the egg mixture together with the reserved water, and mix well
  8. Add the cooked bacon, parmesan, season with black pepper and garnish with parsley.
  9. Serve immediately!

Notes

  • To see the measurements in cups and ounces, please click on the US CUSTOMARY link.
  • The amount of ingredients listed can be adjusted depending on the number of servings you need, just click on the number next to SERVINGS.
  • Never rinse the cooked pasta! This does not apply to this recipe only, but any pasta recipe you make. The starch on the pasta helps the sauce (any sauce) stick to it.
  • Make sure the pan in not back on the heat when you add the egg mixture, if the pan is too hot, the eggs will scramble.
  • To see the measurements in cups and ounces, please click on the US CUSTOMARY link.
  • The amount of ingredients listed can be adjusted depending on the number of servings you need, just click on the number next to SERVINGS.

Nutrition Information

Calories 391kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 132mg (44%) Sodium 959mg (40%) Potassium 154mg (4%) Vitamin A 290IU (6%) Calcium 234mg (23%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 391

% 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.