4.8 from 108 votes
Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
A classic pasta dish using simple ingredients, like a sauce made silky and rich by using eggs, bacon, and cheese. This Classic Spaghetti Carbonara is comfort food, made right in your own kitchen.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 747 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound Spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Bacon diced
- 1 cup onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 5 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup peorino romano cheese divided, shredded (can sub parmesan)
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve a litte of the pasta water, drain and toss with a little olive oil.
- Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy; remove and drain onto paper towels.
- Using 2 Tbs of reserved bacon fat, cook the onion until just translucent.
- Add the garlic, and cook 1 minute more.
- Return bacon to pan and combine.
- Combine the bacon/onion/garlic mixture with the drained pasta and toss, adding more olive oil or pasta water if it seems dry.
- Add the beaten eggs and toss with tongs until eggs coat all of the pasta.
- Add 1/2 cup cheese, and toss again.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve with extra cheese.
- Devour.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
747kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
197mg
(66%)
Sodium
825mg
(34%)
Potassium
429mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2.5mg
(3%)
Calcium
246mg
(25%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 747
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 747kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 197mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 825mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 246mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.