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Creamy Bacon Carbonara

Creamy Bacon Carbonara is a classic Italian creamy pasta. Bacon, mushrooms, and onions are cooked together and tossed in a cheesy, rich egg yolk sauce for an easy 30 minute meal! A quick and easy dinner that is made in minutes!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 385 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup cream or heavy cream  
  • 1/3 cup parmesan
  • 1 tsp parsley freshly chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 pound Bacon
  • 3 mushrooms chopped (optional)
  • 1 small onion chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 pound pasta

Instructions

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  1. Beat the eggs, cream, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and red pepper together in a bowl.  
  2. Fry the bacon until crisp, then crumble and set aside. 
  3. With 1 -2 Tablespoons of bacon grease, sauté the onion and the mushrooms until the onions are translucent and golden. 
  4. Drain the pasta, and while it's still warm, add the onions and mushrooms. 
  5. Pour the cream mixture into the pasta, and stir over low heat for one to two minutes. Do this on low heat, or you will make scrambled eggs.
  6. Stir in the crumbled bacon and serve with additional parmesan.

Notes

  • Updated February 8, 2023
  • Originally Posted August  2019

Nutrition Information

Calories 385kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 450mg (19%) Potassium 235mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 332IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 385

% Daily Value*

Calories 385kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 450mg 19%
Potassium 235mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 332IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 94mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.