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A warm bowl of Bacon Carbonara Pasta covered in shiny sauce and pepper.

Bacon Carbonara Pasta

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
Rich, creamy, and loaded with savory pan drippings, this classic Italian-inspired dish cooks in under twenty minutes. Tossing hot noodles with beaten eggs and sharp cheese creates a luxurious sauce without using any heavy cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings:6 people
Course:Dinner
Cuisine:Italian-American
Calories:480kcal
Cost:$10
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ tablespoon unsalted butter Adds richness to the pan drippings
  • ½ lb bacon Diced into small pieces
  • 1 clove garlic Kept whole to infuse the fat
  • 1 lb spaghetti Cooked al dente
  • 3 large eggs Beaten well at room temperature
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
  • ½ cup Pecorino cheese Freshly grated
  • black pepper Freshly cracked, to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Sauté Pan Heavy-bottomed preferred
  • 1 Large pot For boiling the pasta
  • 1 Tongs For tossing the noodles quickly

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter over medium heat and fry the diced bacon with the garlic clove to render the fat, leaving crispy, browned meat pieces in the fragrant oil.
  2. Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente, reserving a half cup of the starchy water to help build and thin the sauce later.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat completely and toss the hot pasta in the bacon drippings to coat the strands evenly in the savory fat.
  4. Stir in the beaten eggs, pepper, and half the cheese rapidly so the residual heat thickens the mixture into a glossy, liquid emulsion without scrambling.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the noodles to add a sharp, salty bite, presenting a creamy, evenly coated dish ready to eat.

Nutrition

Serving: 300g (1 bowl)Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Always remove the skillet completely from the heat source before stirring in the eggs; this crucial step prevents the eggs from scrambling, ensuring a silky, smooth finish.