
Easy Carbonara
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Easy Carbonara
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This simple carbonara recipe is an easy dinner that comes together in about 20 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons total)
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 large whole eggs plus 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional garnish: additional Parmesan cheese, olive oil, fresh herbs
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Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve the hot cooking water, because you will need it for the sauce later.
- Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add a ladle of pasta water and simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs and egg yolk in a large bowl. Add the Parmesan and whisk to combine. While whisking, very gradually add a ladle of the pasta water to temper the eggs. Set aside.
- When the pasta is al dente, add the pasta straight from the water to the bacon in the skillet (reserving the pasta cooking water in the pot). Remove from the heat; season with black pepper, to taste.
- Stir the egg mixture into the pasta and toss gently to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a little bit more pasta water. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, or chopped fresh herbs.
Notes
- Make sure that you slowly temper the egg (bring it up to temperature) by gradually whisking in some of the hot pasta water. Then remove the pan from the heat and toss the tempered egg mixture with the hot pasta. This is the key to avoiding scrambled eggs in your sauce!
- Instead of bacon, use pancetta or guanciale. These Italian cured meats will not render as much fat in the pan as the bacon, so you'll need to start with about ¼ cup of olive oil in the skillet.
- If you're using regular bacon instead of thick-cut bacon, increase the total amount to about 5 or 6 slices.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/4 of the recipe
Calories
504kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
177mg
(59%)
Sodium
621mg
(26%)
Potassium
248mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
405IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
332mg
(33%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 504 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1/4 of the recipe | |
Calories | 504kcal | 25% |
Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
Protein | 24g | 48% |
Fat | 25g | 38% |
Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 177mg | 59% |
Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 2g | 4% |
Vitamin A | 405IU | 8% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
Calcium | 332mg | 33% |
Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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