Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
This Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe is made with just six ingredients and comes together quickly for a weeknight dinner or fancy dinner party. Rich, creamy parmesan cheese combines with smoky bacon and salty flavorings to give this dish an extra special touch!
Servings: 6
Calories: 476kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 3 large eggs
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 6 slices bacon
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Add eggs, pepper, and parmesan cheese to a small bowl. Whisk and set aside.
- Following the package directions, boil the pasta in a generously salted large pot of water. Once cooked, set aside ½ cup of pasta water and drain the pasta.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon to the skillet and cook until it turns brown and crispy about 6-8 minutes. Then, set aside any excess fat.
- Add garlic to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds. Then, reduce the heat to low.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, and slowly pour in the egg mixture and bacon. Mixing with a pair of tongs until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 274IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 2mg