Eggless Spaghetti Carbonara
User Reviews
4.8
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
751 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Eggless Spaghetti Carbonara
Description
This pasta dish called Eggless Spaghetti Carbonara begins by cooking diced bacon in a cold skillet until crisp, then draining excess fat. Spaghetti is boiled according to package directions. The pan is reduced to a small amount of bacon grease, butter is melted, and minced garlic is sautéed briefly. Heavy cream and salt are added, creating a creamy base. Cooked spaghetti is poured into the pan and tossed with the sauce, then Parmesan cheese is stirred in to enrich flavor and body.
The final dish is served hot, garnished with crunchy bacon pieces and fresh chopped parsley for color and brightness. The creamy sauce coats each strand of pasta, offering a smooth, garlicky taste balanced by salty cheese and smoky bacon.
This recipe provides a comfortable alternative to classic carbonara for those avoiding raw eggs yet wanting a rich pasta dish. The texture is creamy but slightly lighter due to the absence of eggs. Parsley brings freshness that complements the richness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Bacon diced
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Put diced bacon in a cold skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Cook bacon, stirring occasionally until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon bits from pan and grease and let drain on a paper towel lined plate.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
- Remove most of the bacon grease from the skillet, reserving about 1 TB in the pan. Return the pan to heat and add in the butter and let melt. Add in the garlic and saute 1 minute.
- Stir in salt and heavy cream. Pour cooked and drained spaghetti noodles into the skillet and toss to coat. Stir in parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot topped with crisp bacon and parsley to garnish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 751 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 751kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 884mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 343mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 625IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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