Chipotle Bacon Carbonara

Name: Chipotle Bacon Carbonara
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 12 ounces spaghetti; 4 large eggs; 2 cups (200 g) parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon chipotle powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 6 lices thick-cut bacon; 1 teaspoon garlic; Salt; fresh parsley; red pepper flakes; Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
501 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner

Chipotle Bacon Carbonara

Iris Hanson

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Indulge in Chipotle Bacon Carbonara, a smoky twist on classic pasta with creamy sauce and crispy bacon for bold flavor!

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Ingredients

Servings

12 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
4 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
2 cups (200 g) parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon chipotle powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 lices thick-cut bacon, diced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
Salt, to taste
fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
red pepper flakes, for garnish
Parmesan cheese, grated for garnish

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Turn off the heat. Do not drain the pasta water; you will use it again.
In a bowl, mix the beaten eggs with parmesan cheese, chipotle powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan.
To the skillet with bacon grease, add garlic. Cook for 1 more minute.
Add the cooked bacon back to the skillet.
Remove the skillet from heat. Using tongs, transfer the spaghetti directly from the pot to the skillet with bacon.
Slowly pour in the egg mixture, constantly tossing with tongs. The residual heat from the pasta and pan will create a creamy sauce. If it thickens too much, gradually add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until smooth and silky. (I used about ½ cup pasta water.)
Garnish with parsley, red pepper flakes, and additional parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.