Ingredients
– 400g spaghetti or fettuccine
– 150g bacon, diced (or pancetta)
– 3 large eggs
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
– Extra Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
Making Creamy Bacon Carbonara Pasta can be a relatively easy process if you follow these steps:
1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti or fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. Cook Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced bacon. Cook until crisp, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave the rendered fat in the skillet.
3. Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet with the bacon fat, add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Avoid burning it.
4. Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
5. Combine Ingredients: Add the drained pasta to the skillet with garlic. Remove from heat and quickly pour the egg mixture over the hot pasta, tossing to coat. The heat from the pasta will cook the eggs and create a creamy sauce.
6. Adjust Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, gradually add some reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is reached.
7. Add Bacon: Toss in the cooked bacon and mix well to combine everything.
8. Garnish and Serve: Serve immediately, garnishing with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Creating Creamy Bacon Carbonara Pasta can be that simple! Following these instructions will lead you to an amazing dish that is sure to impress your guests.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 20g