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Pasta Carbonara
With a silky smooth sauce and crispy bacon, this Pasta Carbonara is simple and easy to make but so tasty. Just 4 main ingredients & ready in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
709 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 10 lices Bacon cut into small pieces
- 16 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 3 egg large
- 1 egg large, yolk
- 1 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese plus extra for serving, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste, for pasta water
- parsley chopped (for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Add the bacon to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the bacon and transfer to a plate. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat.
- Whisk the eggs, egg yolk, reserved bacon fat, parmesan cheese, and black pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Add 1/2 cup of the reserved starchy pasta water (see Step 3) to the egg mixture and whisk well. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve at least 1 cup of the starchy pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Return the hot pasta to the pot or deep skillet (off the heat). Quickly pour the egg mixture over the hot pasta and toss vigorously to coat, ensuring the sauce is creamy and smooth. Add the crispy bacon and continue tossing to combine. If the sauce seems too thick, gradually add more reserved pasta water until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, topped with extra parmesan, a sprinkle of parsley, and more black pepper if desired. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
709kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
90g
(30%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
218mg
(73%)
Sodium
1229mg
(51%)
Potassium
467mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
524IU
(10%)
Calcium
329mg
(33%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 709
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 709kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 218mg | 73% |
| Sodium | 1229mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 467mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 524IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 329mg | 33% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.