Creamy Carbonara
A quick and easy creamy carbonara that brings classic Italian flavors to your kitchen in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
- 8 ounces bacon or pancetta, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Salt for pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Prepare the sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with black pepper.
- Cook the bacon: While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced bacon and sautΓ© until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Combine pasta and bacon: Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the bacon (off the heat). Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing to combine. The residual heat will cook the eggs, creating a creamy sauce.
- Adjust consistency: If the sauce is too thick, gradually stir in reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Season and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated cheese. This dish is quick and adaptable; feel free to customize with different ingredients.
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