Description
Easy Creamy Carbonara Pasta is a comforting and indulgent dish that brings the flavors of Italy right to your table. This simple recipe combines spaghetti with savory beef bacon and a luscious cheese sauce, all made without alcohol. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this creamy carbonara is quick to prepare and guaranteed to please everyone at the table. With its rich texture and delightful flavor, you’ll be serving up smiles in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz beef bacon, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Black pepper and salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, Pecorino Romano, and Parmesan until smooth.
- In a skillet over medium-low heat, cook diced beef bacon until crispy; remove and set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in the bacon fat for about 30 seconds.
- Drain spaghetti (reserve pasta water) and mix it in the skillet with garlic.
- Remove from heat; add egg mixture quickly while tossing to create a creamy sauce.
- Stir in crispy bacon and season with salt and black pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg